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Custer of the West (1967)

G 140 min  -  Biography | Drama | History  -   24 January 1968 (USA)
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George Armstrong Custer's love of the heroic traditions of the Calvary and his distaste with the coming of industrialization leads him to his destiny at the Little Big Horn.

Director:

Robert Siodmak

Writers:

Bernard Gordon, Julian Zimet

Stars:

Robert Shaw, Mary Ure and Ty Hardin
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Robert Shaw ...
Mary Ure Mary Ure ...
Ty Hardin ...
Jeffrey Hunter Jeffrey Hunter ...
Capt. Benteen
Lawrence Tierney ...
Marc Lawrence Marc Lawrence ...
The gold miner
Kieron Moore Kieron Moore ...
Chief Dull Knife
Charles Stalmaker Charles Stalmaker ...
Lt. Howells (as Charles Stalnaker)
Robert Hall Robert Hall ...
Sgt. Buckley
Jack Gaskins Jack Gaskins
Jack Taylor Jack Taylor
John Clark John Clark
Fred Kohler Jr. Fred Kohler Jr.
Bill Christmas Bill Christmas
Luis Rivera Luis Rivera
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Storyline

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. Written by Jim Beaver <jumblejim@prodigy.net>  

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Plot Keywords:

Little Big Horn | Civil War | Hero | Battle | Kiss  | See more »

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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! See more »

Genres:

Biography | Drama | History | War | Western

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Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

A Good Day for Fighting See more »

Filming Locations:

Almería, Andalucía, Spain See more »

Company Credits

Production Co:

Cinerama Productions Corp., Security Pictures See more »
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Technical Specs

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Sound Mix:

70 mm 6-Track (70 mm prints) (Westrex Recording System)

Color:

Color (Technicolor)

Aspect Ratio:

2.20 : 1
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Trivia

According to Swedish press at the time of the films TV premiere, the flume ride sequence was filmed in Sweden rather than - as originally considered - Canada. A trip across the Atlantic was too expensive. See more »

Goofs

Continuity: The sarge leading the guard detail in the forest escapes the attacking Indians by entering the river and running with the logs. As he exits the water we can see a bare foot. Yet, he immediately runs toward the sound of the train wearing his boots. See more »

Quotes

Gen. Philip Sheridan: The only good Indian is a dead Indian!
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Soundtracks

"FOLLOW CUSTER"
Music by Bernardo Segall
Lyrics by Robert Shaw See more »