Massacre
“Strikes like the wrath of the gods for America's forgotten million!”
Synopsis
Upon the death of his father, who was the tribal chieftain, Joe Thunder Horse returns to the reservation of his youth, only to discover that his people are dying of various diseases and are being systematically cheated of their possessions and basic rights by crooked Indian agents. He heads to Washington in hopes of righting these wrongs, only to experience prejudice and hatred all along the way.
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Richard Barthelmess
Chief Joe Thunderhorse
Ann Dvorak
Lydia
Dudley Digges
Elihu P. Quissenberry
Claire Dodd
Norma
Henry O'Neill
J.R. Dickinson
Robert Barrat
Dawson
Arthur Hohl
Dr. Turner
Clarence Muse
Sam
Sidney Toler
Thomas Shanks
Charles Middleton
Sheriff Scatters
Tully Marshall
Jake
Wallis Clark
Cochran
William V. Mong
Grandy
DeWitt Jennings
Sheriff Jennings
Juliet Ware
Mrs. Trevor
James Eagles
Adam Thunderhorse
Frank McGlynn Sr.
Missionary
Agnes Narcha
Jennie Thunderhorse
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 20, 1934
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alan Crosland
- Screenplay & Story
- Sheridan Gibney, Ralph Block
- Original Title
- Massacre
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 10m
- Production Studios
- First National Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alan Crosland
Sheridan Gibney, Ralph Block, Robert Gessner
George Barnes
Terry O. Morse
Department Leadership Roster
Terry O. Morse
Editor
George Barnes
Director of Photography
Sheridan Gibney
Screenplay
Alan Crosland
Director
Ralph Block
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Massacre
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What is Massacre about?
Upon the death of his father, who was the tribal chieftain, Joe Thunder Horse returns to the reservation of his youth, only to discover that his people are dying of various diseases and are being systematically cheated of their possessions and basic rights by crooked Indian agents. He heads to Washington in hopes of righting these wrongs, only to experience prejudice and hatred all along the way.
Who directed Massacre?
Massacre was directed by Alan Crosland.
Who stars in Massacre?
The principal cast of Massacre includes Richard Barthelmess, Ann Dvorak, Dudley Digges, Claire Dodd, Henry O'Neill.
When was Massacre released and how long is it?
Massacre was released in 1934 with a total runtime of 1h 10m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Massacre?
Massacre holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).