A Man Called Horse is a 1970 Western film directed by Elliot Silverstein, produced by Sandy Howard, written by Jack DeWitt. It is based on the short story "A Man Called Horse" by the Western writer Dorothy M. Johnson, first published in 1950 in Collier's magazine and again in 1968 in Johnson's book Indian Country. The basic story was used in a 1958 episode of the television series Wagon Train, titled "A Man Called Horse". The film stars Richard Harris as the titular character, alongside Judith Anderson, Jean Gascon, Manu Tupou, Corinna Tsopei, Dub Taylor, and James Gammon. Partially spoken in Sioux, the film tells the story of an English aristocrat who is captured by the Sioux people. The film received generally positive critical reviews, and was a financial success, spawning two sequels; The Return of a Man Called Horse (1976) and Triumphs of a Man Called Horse (1983).
A Man Called Horse

R1h 54m6.8

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A British aristocrat is taken captive by Native Americans and gradually assimilates into their culture, eventually seeking to become a respected leader within the tribe.

The Return of a Man Called Horse

PG2h 9m6.1

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A renowned individual returns to the American West to rescue his adopted Native American tribe from the brink of destruction.

Triumphs of a Man Called Horse

PG1h 26m5.3

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A gold rush on Sioux land sparks a treacherous plot to spark a devastating war between the tribe and the military and prospectors, leading to escalating tensions.

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