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Release Year1976
Runtime2h 09m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationPG
GenresWestern, Adventure
Votes59
DirectorIrvin Kershner
WritersJack DeWitt
TypeFeature Film
Rating5.7 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsThe Return of a Man Called Horse
About The Return of a Man Called Horse
Lord John Morgan has returned to civilized life in England, but finds he has nothing but disdain for that life. Yearning to embrace the simplicity of the American West, and the Sioux tribe he left behind, Morgan returns to the their land only to discover that they've been decimated by ruthless, government-backed fur traders. Led by Horse, they fight to repossess their land.
Directed by Irvin Kershner, The Return of a Man Called Horse leans on a strong ensemble — Richard Harris, Gale Sondergaard, Geoffrey Lewis — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about western titles of 1976.
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