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The film is based on a ], "]", published in ] in the book ''Indian Country'' by ]. Partially spoken in ], the film tells the history of an English ] who is captured by a ] ]. The film is based on a ], "]", published in ] in the book ''Indian Country'' by ]. Partially spoken in ], the film tells the history of an English ] who is captured by a ] ].


Initially enslaved, he comes to ] and also to gain their respect. Joining the tribe, he undergoes painful ]s, takes the native name "Horse", and becomes a respected member of the tribe and ultimately their leader. Initially enslaved, he comes to ] and also to gain their respect. Joining the tribe, he undergoes painful ]s, takes the native name "Horse", and becomes a respected member of the tribe and ultimately their leader.


Two sequels to the original movie were made, both with Harris reprising his role: Two sequels to the original movie were made, both with Harris reprising his role:
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==handling of cultural issues==

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==Cast== ==Cast==

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1970 film
A Man Called Horse
File:Man called horse.jpgoriginal film poster
Directed byElliot Silverstein
Written byJack DeWitt
Dorothy M. Johnson
Produced byFrank Brill
Sandy Howard
StarringRichard Harris
Judith Anderson
CinematographyRobert Hauser
Gabriel Torres
Music byLeonard Rosenman
Lloyd One Star
Distributed byNational General Pictures
Release date28 April 1970
Running time114 min.
Country United States
LanguagesEnglish, Sioux

A Man Called Horse is a 1970 feature film starring Richard Harris and directed by Elliot Silverstein.

The film is based on a short story, "A Man Called Horse", published in 1968 in the book Indian Country by Dorothy M. Johnson. Partially spoken in Sioux, the film tells the history of an English aristocrat who is captured by a Native American tribe.

Initially enslaved, he comes to respect his captors' culture and also to gain their respect. Joining the tribe, he undergoes painful initiation rites, takes the native name "Horse", and becomes a respected member of the tribe and ultimately their leader.

Two sequels to the original movie were made, both with Harris reprising his role:

handling of cultural issues

The film notably treats both sides dispassionately, viewing neither from the view of the white man, nor the native American Indian tribe, but from a viewpoint encompassing both cultures; its representation of tribal practices and rituals (including the Sun Dance) is described as being based upon historical records.

Cast

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