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Son of the Morning Star (TV 1991)

TV Movie  -   -  History | Western  -  3 February 1991 (USA)
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The story of George Custer, Crazy Horse and the events prior to the battle of the Little Bighorn, told from the different perspectives of two women.

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Edward Blatchford ...
Lt. Cooke (as Ed Blatchford)
George Dickerson ...
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Charlie Reynolds
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Gen. Alfred Terry
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Tom Custer
Robert Schenkkan ...
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Bryce Chamberlain ...
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The life of George Armstrong Custer comes alive in this made for television movie. Written by K.L

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Two great warriors. One final confrontation. The last great battle for the American Frontier.

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History | Western

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PG-13 | See all certifications »
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3 February 1991 (USA)  »

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Aamutähden poika  »

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The low ratings this mini-series garnered during its initial 1991 broadcast had ABC executives re-think and eventually pull the plug on the Civil War epic "The Killer Angels", which they planned to produce and air. This decision led to Ted Turner picking up the project, renaming it Gettysburg, and releasing it in theaters. See more »

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Some 7th Cavalry troopers are shown with hairstyles from the late 1980s or early 1990s. See more »

Quotes

Libby Custer: Let me know what the women are wearing.
George Armstrong Custer: I'll study them carefully.
Libby Custer: Don't you dare.
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Featured in Legends of the West (1992) See more »

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Superb! Every high school student in America should be required to see this movie.
1 December 1998 | by (Washington, DC) – See all my reviews

This movie is history coming alive. Gary Cole IS George Armstrong Custer and Rodney A. Grant IS Crazy Horse. David Strathairn, one of the most underrated actors of our generation, is tremendous as the "oily" Captain Benteen, quick to bad mouth Custer after the disaster. The final battle scene is first rate. I do find falut, however, with the Kate Bighead character (Buffy St. Marie) who serves as the narrator. At times, it smacked of "political correctness". I don't need this character telling me right and wrong. Let the facts speak for themselves! Even with this major fault, I still recommend the movie. Every high school student in America should view this film as part of their American History course.


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