The Return of a Man Called Horse
“The all-new adventures of the English Lord with the soul of an Indian.”
Synopsis
Lord John Morgan has returned to civilized life in England, but finds he has nothing but disdain for that life. Yearning to embrace the simplicity of the American West, and the Sioux tribe he left behind, Morgan returns to the their land only to discover that they've been decimated by ruthless, government-backed fur traders. Led by Horse, they fight to repossess their land.
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The Return of a Man Called Horse (1976) ORIGINAL TRAILER [HD 1080p]
Type: Trailer • Published 2019-11-25
Top Cast
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Richard Harris
John Morgan / Horse
Gale Sondergaard
Elk Woman
Geoffrey Lewis
Zenas
Jorge Luke
Running Bull
Jorge Russek
Blacksmith
Claudio Brook
Chemin De Fer
Enrique Lucero
Raven
William Lucking
Tom Gryce
Regino Herrera
Lame Wolf
Pedro Damián
Standing Bear
Humberto López
Thin Dog
Alberto Mariscal
Red Cloud
Eugenia Dolores
Brown Dove
Patricia Reyes Spíndola
Gray Thorn
Ana De Sade
Moon Star
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 28, 1976
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Irvin Kershner
- Screenplay & Story
- Jack DeWitt, Dorothy M. Johnson
- Original Score
- Laurence Rosenthal
- Original Title
- The Return of a Man Called Horse
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 9m
- Production Studios
- United Artists, Sandy Howard Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Irvin Kershner
Jack DeWitt, Dorothy M. Johnson
Laurence Rosenthal
Owen Roizman
Michael Kahn
Richard Harris, Terry Morse Jr., Sandy Howard, Theodore R. Parvin
Department Leadership Roster
Irvin Kershner
Director
Jack DeWitt
Writer
Terry Morse Jr.
Producer
Theodore R. Parvin
Producer
Laurence Rosenthal
Original Music Composer
Michael Kahn
Editor
W. Stewart Campbell
Production Design
Owen Roizman
Director of Photography
Richard La Motte
Costume Design
Yvonne Wood
Costume 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Return of a Man Called Horse
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What is The Return of a Man Called Horse about?
Lord John Morgan has returned to civilized life in England, but finds he has nothing but disdain for that life. Yearning to embrace the simplicity of the American West, and the Sioux tribe he left behind, Morgan returns to the their land only to discover that they've been decimated by ruthless, government-backed fur traders. Led by Horse, they fight to repossess their land.
Who directed The Return of a Man Called Horse?
The Return of a Man Called Horse was directed by Irvin Kershner.
Who stars in The Return of a Man Called Horse?
The principal cast of The Return of a Man Called Horse includes Richard Harris, Gale Sondergaard, Geoffrey Lewis, Jorge Luke, Jorge Russek.
When was The Return of a Man Called Horse released and how long is it?
The Return of a Man Called Horse was released in 1976 with a total runtime of 2h 9m.
Who composed the musical score for The Return of a Man Called Horse?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Return of a Man Called Horse was composed by Laurence Rosenthal.
Is The Return of a Man Called Horse based on a book or true story?
The Return of a Man Called Horse is adapted from the following source material: Characters: "Dorothy M. Johnson".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Return of a Man Called Horse?
The Return of a Man Called Horse holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).