Sitting Bull (1954)
The Biggest Battle That Ever Shook the West!
Genre : Western
Runtime : 1H 45M
Director : Sidney Salkow
Writer : Jack DeWitt, Sidney Salkow
Synopsis
Chief Sitting Bull of the Sioux tribe is forced by the Indian-hating General Custer to react with violence, resulting in the famous Last Stand at Little Bighorn. Parrish, a friend to the Sioux, tries to prevent the bloodshed, but is court- martialed for "collaborating" with the enemy. Sitting Bull, however, manages to intercede with President Grant on Parrish's behalf. Written by Jim Beaver
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