Little Big Man
“Either the most neglected hero in history or a liar of insane proportion!”
Synopsis
Jack Crabb, looking back from extreme old age, tells of his life being raised by Indians and fighting with General Custer.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Little Big Man (1970) trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2018-01-02
Top Cast
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Dustin Hoffman
Jack Crabb
Faye Dunaway
Mrs. Louise Pendrake
Chief Dan George
Old Lodge Skins
Martin Balsam
Mr. Merriweather
Richard Mulligan
Gen. George Armstrong Custer
Jeff Corey
Wild Bill Hickok
Aimée Eccles
Sunshine
Kelly Jean Peters
Olga
William Hickey
Historian
Alan Oppenheimer
Major
Lou Cutell
Deacon
M. Emmet Walsh
Shotgun Guard
James Anderson
Sergeant
Jesse Vint
Lieutenant (as Jess Vint)
Thayer David
Rev. Silas Pendrake
Philip Kenneally
Mr. Kane - Drugstore Proprietor
Jack Bannon
Captain
Ray Dimas
Young Jack Crabb
Release History & Theatrical Window
Berlin International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
December 23, 1970
Wide Cinema Exhibition
December 1, 2003
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$15M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$31.6M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
2.1x
+$16.6M net gain
Theatrical Status
Profitable
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Arthur Penn
- Screenplay & Story
- Calder Willingham
- Original Score
- John Paul Hammond
- Original Title
- Little Big Man
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 19m
- Production Budget
- $15M
- Worldwide Gross
- $31.6M
- Production Studios
- Cinema Center Films, Stockbridge-Hiller Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Arthur Penn
Calder Willingham, Thomas Berger
John Paul Hammond
Harry Stradling Jr.
Dede Allen
Stuart Millar
Department Leadership Roster
Arthur Penn
Director
Stuart Millar
Producer
Harry Stradling Jr.
Director of Photography
Dede Allen
Editor
Calder Willingham
Screenplay
Dean Tavoularis
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Little Big Man
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Little Big Man about?
Jack Crabb, looking back from extreme old age, tells of his life being raised by Indians and fighting with General Custer.
Who directed Little Big Man?
Little Big Man was directed by Arthur Penn.
Who stars in Little Big Man?
The principal cast of Little Big Man includes Dustin Hoffman, Faye Dunaway, Chief Dan George, Martin Balsam, Richard Mulligan.
When was Little Big Man released and how long is it?
Little Big Man was released in 1970 with a total runtime of 2h 19m.
What was the box office and production budget of Little Big Man?
Little Big Man had a reported production budget of $15M and grossed $31.6M at the worldwide box office (2.1 return on budget, classified as a commercial hit).
Who composed the musical score for Little Big Man?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Little Big Man was composed by John Paul Hammond.
Is Little Big Man based on a book or true story?
Little Big Man is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Thomas Berger".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Little Big Man?
Little Big Man holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: TP; US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).