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Battle of Little Bighorn (2020): Cast

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Battle of Little Bighorn is a 2020 historical documentary directed by Molly Hermann, starring Gary Stewart as Captain Tom Custer, Steve Alexander and Kirk Chapman. It runs 51 minutes.

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Battle of Little Bighorn (2020) movie poster
Released
Runtime
51 min
Director
Molly Hermann
Genres
Documentary , History
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Battle of Little Bighorn About?

The premise of Battle of Little Bighorn without spoilers.

This documentary explores the events that culminated in the Battle of the Little Bighorn, examining the historical context and the narratives that have shaped its legacy. It investigates the factors that led to the clash between the U.S. Army and the Lakota, Cheyenne, and Arapaho tribes, while also addressing the misconceptions and myths that have arisen over time. The film considers the battle's lasting impact on American history and the diverse perspectives surrounding this significant event.

Battle of Little Bighorn Themes & Keywords

· 50 tags
  • american history
  • great sioux war
  • general custer
  • manifest destiny
  • battle of the little bighorn
  • wild west show
  • george armstrong custer character
  • revisionist western
  • winchester rifle
  • lever action rifle
  • 7th cavalry
  • custer's last stand
+38 more
  • docudrama
  • indian war
  • sitting bull character
  • 1870s
  • colt single action army revolver
  • broken treaty
  • massacre of civilians
  • propaganda
  • native american genocide
  • sitting bull
  • bison
  • slaughter
  • photo archive
  • cheyenne tribe
  • lakota sioux tribe
  • arapaho tribe
  • crow tribe
  • deadwood south dakota
  • attack on civilians
  • newspaper headline
  • artist rendering
  • 1876
  • buffalo bill cody
  • reenactment
  • buffalo bill's wild west show
  • ledger
  • pawnee tribe
  • ancestor
  • annie oakley
  • ghost dance
  • side by side shotgun
  • year 1890
  • wounded knee massacre
  • cultural appropriation
  • great plains
  • native american residential school
  • parade
  • archive footage
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Cast & crew

Battle of Little Bighorn Cast & Characters

Gary Stewart leads the cast as Captain Tom Custer, with Steve Alexander as General George A. Custer and Kirk Chapman as William F. Cody. Directed by Molly Hermann; 5 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in Battle of Little Bighorn

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From the director

More from Molly Hermann

More films directed by Molly Hermann: Pocahontas: Beyond the Myth, Lincoln’s Last Day and Winged Seduction: Birds of Paradise.

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Battle of Little Bighorn Also Known As

4 alternative titles, including “Mythos Little Bighorn - Der letzte Sieg der Sioux” and “Krieg und Show - Die Schlacht am Little Bighorn”.

Also known as
  • Mythos Little Bighorn - Der letzte Sieg der Sioux
  • Krieg und Show - Die Schlacht am Little Bighorn
  • La bataille de Little Bighorn - Une légende du Far West
  • A Batalha de Little Bighorn

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FAQ

Battle of Little Bighorn FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Battle of Little Bighorn, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Battle of Little Bighorn?

Battle of Little Bighorn runs 51 minutes.

When was Battle of Little Bighorn released?

Battle of Little Bighorn was released on January 13, 2020.

Who directed Battle of Little Bighorn?

Battle of Little Bighorn was directed by Molly Hermann.

More films by Molly Hermann

Who is in the cast of Battle of Little Bighorn?

Battle of Little Bighorn stars Gary Stewart as Captain Tom Custer, Steve Alexander as General George A. Custer and Kirk Chapman as William F. Cody, among 5 credited actors.

Does Battle of Little Bighorn have a post-credit scene?

No. Battle of Little Bighorn has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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