Custer of the West
“From the fury and chaos of the Civil War to the glory days of the 7th Cavalry ...to the final earth-shaking charge at Little Big Horn!”
Synopsis
The story of U.S. Army commander George Armstrong Custer, a flamboyant hero of the Civil War who later fought and was exterminated with his entire command by warring Sioux and Cheyenne tribes at the battle of Little Big Horn in 1876.
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Custer of the West 1967
Type: Clip • Published 2011-08-28
Top Cast
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Robert Shaw
General George Armstrong Custer
Mary Ure
Elizabeth Custer
Ty Hardin
Major Marcus Reno
Jeffrey Hunter
Captain Benteen
Lawrence Tierney
General Philip Sheridan
Marc Lawrence
Gold Miner
Kieron Moore
Chief Dull Knife
Charles Stalmaker
Lieutenant Howells
Robert Hall
Sergeant Buckley
Jack Gaskins
Sergeant Gaskins
Jack Taylor
John Clark
Fort Doctor
Fred Kohler Jr.
Luis Rivera
Indian Scout
Clemence Bettany
Barta Barri
Grand Duke Alexi
Robert Ryan
Mulligan
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 24, 1968
Wide Cinema Exhibition
February 23, 2023
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$4M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robert Siodmak
- Screenplay & Story
- Julian Zimet, Bernard Gordon
- Original Score
- Bernardo Segall
- Original Title
- Custer of the West
- Country of Origin
- United States of America, United Kingdom, France, Spain
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 23m
- Production Budget
- $4M
- Production Studios
- Security Pictures, Cinerama Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robert Siodmak
Julian Zimet, Bernard Gordon
Bernardo Segall
Cecilio Paniagua
Maurice Rootes, Peter Parasheles
Irving Lerner, Louis Dolivet, Philip Yordan
Department Leadership Roster
Robert Siodmak
Director
Julian Zimet
Writer
Bernard Gordon
Writer
Louis Dolivet
Producer
Philip Yordan
Producer
Maurice Rootes
Editor
Laure Lourié
Costume Design
Peter Parasheles
Editor
Bernardo Segall
Original Music Composer
Cecilio Paniagua
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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G: General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Custer of the West
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What is Custer of the West about?
The story of U.S. Army commander George Armstrong Custer, a flamboyant hero of the Civil War who later fought and was exterminated with his entire command by warring Sioux and Cheyenne tribes at the battle of Little Big Horn in 1876.
Who directed Custer of the West?
Custer of the West was directed by Robert Siodmak.
Who stars in Custer of the West?
The principal cast of Custer of the West includes Robert Shaw, Mary Ure, Ty Hardin, Jeffrey Hunter, Lawrence Tierney.
When was Custer of the West released and how long is it?
Custer of the West was released in 1967 with a total runtime of 2h 23m.
Who composed the musical score for Custer of the West?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Custer of the West was composed by Bernardo Segall.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Custer of the West?
Custer of the West holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.); US: G (General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.).