The Legend of Custer
“EVERY SAVAGE MOMENT FILLS THE SCREEN WITH THE WAR CRIES OF INDIANS...”
Synopsis
Lt. Col. George Armstrong Custer has been reinstated and assigned to command the 7th Cavalry Regiment at Fort Hays. The regiment has become a ragtag outfit of thieves and ruffians and Custer must whip the soldiers into shape to fight, the Kiowa, Sioux and Blackfoot tribes who confront them. These tribes are being supplied shotguns by a white gunrunner and Custer and his men must rescue General Terry and the Fifth Cavalry Regiment from annihilation when they are ambushed and trapped by a large Kiowa war party.
Top Cast
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Wayne Maunder
Lieutenant Colonel George Armstrong Custer
Slim Pickens
California Joe Milner
Michael Dante
Crazy Horse
Robert F. Simon
General Alfred Terry
Mary Ann Mobley
Ann Landry
Alexander Davion
Captain Marcus A. Reno
Grant Woods
Captain Myles Keogh
William Mims
William R. Tymen
Rodolfo Acosta
Santanya
Richard Schuyler
Indian Brave
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 1968
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sam Wanamaker, Norman Foster
- Screenplay & Story
- Larry Cohen, Samuel A. Peeples, Shimon Wincelberg
- Original Title
- The Legend of Custer
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Production Studios
- 20th Century Fox
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sam Wanamaker, Norman Foster
Larry Cohen, Samuel A. Peeples, Shimon Wincelberg
Department Leadership Roster
Sam Wanamaker
Director
Norman Foster
Director
Samuel A. Peeples
Writer
Shimon Wincelberg
Writer
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What is The Legend of Custer about?
Lt. Col. George Armstrong Custer has been reinstated and assigned to command the 7th Cavalry Regiment at Fort Hays. The regiment has become a ragtag outfit of thieves and ruffians and Custer must whip the soldiers into shape to fight, the Kiowa, Sioux and Blackfoot tribes who confront them. These tribes are being supplied shotguns by a white gunrunner and Custer and his men must rescue General Terry and the Fifth Cavalry Regiment from annihilation when they are ambushed and trapped by a large Kiowa war party.
Who directed The Legend of Custer?
The Legend of Custer was directed by Sam Wanamaker, Norman Foster.
Who stars in The Legend of Custer?
The principal cast of The Legend of Custer includes Wayne Maunder, Slim Pickens, Michael Dante, Robert F. Simon, Mary Ann Mobley.
When was The Legend of Custer released and how long is it?
The Legend of Custer was released in 1968 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.