Sitting Bull
“The Biggest Battle That Ever Shook the West!”
Synopsis
Chief Sitting Bull of the Sioux tribe is forced by the Indian-hating General Custer to react with violence, resulting in the famous Last Stand at Little Bighorn. Parrish, a friend to the Sioux, tries to prevent the bloodshed, but is court- martialed for "collaborating" with the enemy. Sitting Bull, however, manages to intercede with President Grant on Parrish's behalf.
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Sitting Bull (1954) ORIGINAL TRAILER [HQ]
Type: Trailer • Published 2019-06-14
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Release History & Theatrical Window
October 6, 1954
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sidney Salkow
- Screenplay & Story
- Jack DeWitt, Sidney Salkow
- Original Score
- Raoul Kraushaar
- Original Title
- Sitting Bull
- Country of Origin
- United States of America, Mexico
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Production Studios
- W.R. Frank Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sidney Salkow
Jack DeWitt, Sidney Salkow
Raoul Kraushaar
W.R. Frank
Department Leadership Roster
Raoul Kraushaar
Original Music Composer
W.R. Frank
Producer
Jack DeWitt
Screenplay
Sidney Salkow
Director
Sidney Salkow
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Sitting Bull
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What is Sitting Bull about?
Chief Sitting Bull of the Sioux tribe is forced by the Indian-hating General Custer to react with violence, resulting in the famous Last Stand at Little Bighorn. Parrish, a friend to the Sioux, tries to prevent the bloodshed, but is court- martialed for "collaborating" with the enemy. Sitting Bull, however, manages to intercede with President Grant on Parrish's behalf.
Who directed Sitting Bull?
Sitting Bull was directed by Sidney Salkow.
Who stars in Sitting Bull?
The principal cast of Sitting Bull includes Dale Robertson, Mary Murphy, J. Carrol Naish, John Litel, Joel Fluellen.
When was Sitting Bull released and how long is it?
Sitting Bull was released in 1954 with a total runtime of 1h 45m.
Who composed the musical score for Sitting Bull?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Sitting Bull was composed by Raoul Kraushaar.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Sitting Bull?
Sitting Bull holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).