Chief Crazy Horse
“HE HURLED THE LANCE THAT SMASHED CUSTER THAT HISTORIC DAY AT LITTLE BIG HORN!”
Synopsis
When young Crazy Horse, of whom great things were predicted, wins his bride, rival Little Big Man goes to villainous traders with evidence of gold in the sacred Lakota burial ground. Of course, a new gold rush starts despite all treaties, and Crazy Horse becomes military leader of his people. Initial Indian victories lead to the inevitable result. Uniquely, all is told from the Indian perspective.
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Chief Crazy Horse (1955) Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2014-01-25
Top Cast
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Victor Mature
Crazy Horse
Suzan Ball
Black Shawl
John Lund
Major Twist
Ray Danton
Little Big Man
Keith Larsen
Flying Hawk
Paul Guilfoyle
Worm
David Janssen
Lt. Colin Cartwright
Robert Warwick
Spotted Tail
James Millican
General Crook
Morris Ankrum
Red Cloud
Donald Randolph
Aaron Cartwright
Robert F. Simon
Jeff Mantz
James Westerfield
Caleb Mantz
Stuart Randall
Old Man Afraid
Pat Hogan
Dull Knife
Dennis Weaver
Maj. Carlisle
John Peters
Sgt. Guthrie
Henry Wills
He Dog
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 1, 1955
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- George Sherman
- Screenplay & Story
- Franklin Coen, Gerald Drayson Adams
- Original Score
- Frank Skinner
- Original Title
- Chief Crazy Horse
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- Production Studios
- Universal International Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
George Sherman
Franklin Coen, Gerald Drayson Adams
Frank Skinner
Harold Lipstein
Al Clark
William Alland
Department Leadership Roster
George Sherman
Director
William Alland
Producer
Al Clark
Editor
Rosemary Odell
Costume Design
Harold Lipstein
Director of Photography
Franklin Coen
Screenplay
Gerald Drayson Adams
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.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Chief Crazy Horse
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What is Chief Crazy Horse about?
When young Crazy Horse, of whom great things were predicted, wins his bride, rival Little Big Man goes to villainous traders with evidence of gold in the sacred Lakota burial ground. Of course, a new gold rush starts despite all treaties, and Crazy Horse becomes military leader of his people. Initial Indian victories lead to the inevitable result. Uniquely, all is told from the Indian perspective.
Who directed Chief Crazy Horse?
Chief Crazy Horse was directed by George Sherman.
Who stars in Chief Crazy Horse?
The principal cast of Chief Crazy Horse includes Victor Mature, Suzan Ball, John Lund, Ray Danton, Keith Larsen.
When was Chief Crazy Horse released and how long is it?
Chief Crazy Horse was released in 1955 with a total runtime of 1h 26m.
Who composed the musical score for Chief Crazy Horse?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Chief Crazy Horse was composed by Frank Skinner.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Chief Crazy Horse?
Chief Crazy Horse holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).