Custer of the West (1967): Cast
Custer of the West is a 1967 drama western directed by Robert Siodmak, starring Robert Shaw as General George Armstrong Custer, Mary Ure and Marc Lawrence. It runs 2 hours 23 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 23m (143 min)
- Director
- Robert Siodmak
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Security Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Custer of the West About?
The premise of Custer of the West without spoilers.
Spanning the turmoil of the Civil War through the rise of the famed 7th Cavalry, the film follows U.S. Army commander George Armstrong Custer. A charismatic officer celebrated for his wartime exploits, Custer later leads his entire regiment into the disastrous 1876 battle at Little Bighorn, where Sioux and Cheyenne forces annihilate his command.
Custer of the West Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- native american attack
- soldier
- little big horn
- cheyenne indian
- u.s. cavalry
- culture clash
- native american chief
- character name as title
- george armstrong custer character
- 19th century
- 7th cavalry
- four word title
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- based on real person
- military
- general the military rank
- sitting bull character
- surrounded by the enemy
- american indian
- cheyenne tribe
- sioux tribe
- major the military rank
- captain the military rank
- lieutenant the military rank
- sergeant the military rank
- classical western
- love
- cavalry
- sioux indian
- medicine man
- shot for desertion
- disciplinarian
- cavalry officer
- cheyenne chief
- custer's last stand
- epic battle
- fight to the death
- darwinian struggle for survival
- repeating rifle
- shot with an arrow
- shot in the neck
- cavalry charge
- last stand
- shot in the chest
- husband wife relationship
- reference to pizarro
- military drill
- gold strike
- american civil war
- native american
- male female relationship
Custer of the West Cast & Characters
Robert Shaw leads the cast as General George Armstrong Custer, with Mary Ure as Elizabeth Custer and Marc Lawrence as Gold Miner. Directed by Robert Siodmak; 17 actors are credited in all.
- Director Robert Siodmak
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Robert Shaw as General George Armstrong Custer - Mary Ure as Elizabeth Custer
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Marc Lawrence as Gold Miner -
Robert Ryan as Mulligan
Also Starring in Custer of the West
· 13 more- Kieron Moore Chief Dull Knife
- Lawrence Tierney General Philip Sheridan
- Barta Barri Grand Duke Alexi
- Jeffrey Hunter Captain Benteen
- Jack Taylor
- John Clark Fort Doctor
- Ty Hardin Major Marcus Reno
- Luis Rivera Indian Scout
- Fred Kohler Jr.
- Robert Hall Sergeant Buckley
- Charles Stalmaker Lieutenant Howells
- Jack Gaskins Sergeant Gaskins
- Clemence Bettany
More from Robert Siodmak
More films directed by Robert Siodmak: The Fight for Rome II - The Betrayal, The Fight for Rome, Pyramid of the Sun God and Yellow Devil.
Custer of the West Videos
The clip of Custer of the West.
Custer of the West Also Known As
19 alternative titles, including “Big Horn - Ein Tag zum Kämpfen” and “1968 Custer of the West”.
- Also known as
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- Big Horn - Ein Tag zum Kämpfen
- 1968 Custer of the West
- Custer, l'homme de l'Ouest
- 카스타 장군
- A Good Day for Fighting
- La Última Aventura Del General Custer
- Ein Tag zum Kämpfen
- Custer eroe del West
- General Custers sidste kamp
- Generał Custer
- Custer, a nyugat hőse
- 卡斯特将军
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- Os Bravos Não se Rendem
- Generál Custer
- 서부의 커스터
- Последний подвиг
- Slaget vid Little Big Horn
- Custer, herói do Oeste
- คัสเตอร์ ขุนพลประจันบาน
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Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including The Great Sioux Massacre, Custer’s Last Fight and Battle of Little Bighorn.
Custer of the West FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Custer of the West, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Custer of the West?
Custer of the West runs 2 hours 23 minutes (143 minutes).
When was Custer of the West released?
Custer of the West was released on November 9, 1967.
Who directed Custer of the West?
Custer of the West was directed by Robert Siodmak.
More films by Robert Siodmak Who is in the cast of Custer of the West?
Custer of the West stars Robert Shaw as General George Armstrong Custer, Mary Ure as Elizabeth Custer and Marc Lawrence as Gold Miner, among 17 credited actors.
Does Custer of the West have a post-credit scene?
No. Custer of the West has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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