Little Big Man tells the story of Jack Crabb, a man who goes from being an adopted Cheyenne to becoming a frontier hero. It is a tale of adventure, comedy, and drama set against the backdrop of the rapidly changing American West in the 19th century.
Set in the 1860s, Soldier Blue tells the story of a young woman and a soldier who witness the brutal massacre of a Cheyenne village. As they journey through the violent and lawless American West, they must confront their own prejudices and the atrocities committed by the US military.
They Died with Their Boots On is a classic western movie that tells the story of General Custer's final battle against the Native American tribes at the Battle of Little Big Horn. The film follows Custer's journey from a cadet at West Point to his rise in the military and his controversial actions that ultimately lead to his tragic death.
In the old west of the 1870s, a teenage boy forms a special bond with a wild horse. Together, they navigate the challenges of taming the horse while also facing the conflicts between the Sioux tribe and the US cavalry.
In this historical drama, Sitting Bull, the famous Lakota Sioux chief, leads his people against the United States Cavalry in an epic battle.
During the late 1800s, a cavalry unit faces dangerous obstacles and personal conflicts as they navigate the American frontier.
Custer of the West is a 1967 movie that depicts the life of General George Armstrong Custer, specifically focusing on his final battle against the Native Americans at the Battle of the Little Bighorn. The film explores the clash of cultures between the US Cavalry and the Cheyenne and Sioux tribes, as well as Custer's struggle for survival and his leadership of the 7th Cavalry.
In the year 1876, the 7th Cavalry Regiment is assigned the mission to protect the U.S. Army fort in the Indian Territory. As tensions rise between the cavalry and the Cheyenne Indians, a battle becomes imminent. Led by General Custer, the soldiers must face a formidable enemy and defend their post. The historic drama explores the soldier's loyalty, the bravery of the Native Americans, and the tragic Battle of the Little Bighorn.
Chief Crazy Horse tells the story of the legendary Native American leader and his role in the Great Sioux War. The movie explores the conflicts and battles between the Sioux tribes and the US military, shedding light on the cultural differences and struggles for land and resources. It also highlights Crazy Horse's vision and prophecy, as well as his friendship with other Native American warriors. The film portrays the violence and tragedy of war, including the death of infants, the use of guns and ammunition, and the stabbings with bayonets. Overall, it is a classic Western that delves into the life of a prominent American Indian chief.
The story of the massacre of an Indian village, and the ensuing retaliation.
The legendary Native American chieftain refuses to go with his people peacefully to the reservation and starts a rebellion.
In 1876, during the Great Sioux War, a newspaper reporter becomes entangled in political corruption and witness coercion while covering the Battle of the Little Bighorn, where General George Armstrong Custer and his cavalry face off against the Sioux tribe led by Sitting Bull and Chief Crazy Horse.
Walks Far Woman is a an Indigenous woman of the Blackfoot tribe. She takes revenge on two men who killed her husband and then she is ostracized by her tribe. She then is adopted by the Sioux, the tribe of her mother, and there she tries to start a new life.
Old enemies stationed together at an Army post vie for the same woman.
Two cavalry officers (Lloyd Bridges, John Ireland) lead a patrol to warn Gen. Custer about an ambush.
Comanche tells the harrowing tale of the famous Battle of Little Bighorn, where George Armstrong Custer and his 7th Cavalry faced off against the Native American tribes. As the tension unfolds, the bravery and sacrifices of these soldiers come to light, revealing the harsh realities of war and its impact on both sides.
One of the bloodiest battles in American history is brought to life in this rarely-seen silent blockbuster. Over 3,000 extras were employed to recreate General George Custer's last stand against the Indian forces led by Crazy Horse.
Bob Langdon, a young Pony Express rider, is given an appointment to West Point, but is forced to leave the academy as the result of political intrigue stirred up by enemies of his friend, General George A. Custer. Bob returns to the west and is made a scout for Custer's 7th Cavalry. At the Battle of Little Big Horn, Custer sends Bob with a message for aid, and Bob becomes the only survivor of the battle.
It is the only known surviving film footage from the 1908 Rodman Wanamaker-sponsored expedition to record American Indian life in the west, filmed and produced both for an educational screening at Wanamaker’s department store in Philadelphia and to document what Wanamaker and photographer Joseph K. Dixon considered a “vanishing race.” Dixon and his son Roland shot motion picture film as well as thousands of photographs (most of the photographs are archived at Indiana University). This film captures life on Crow Agency, Crow Fair and a recreation of the Battle of Little Big Horn featuring four of Custer’s Crow scouts.
Mount Rushmore stands unrivaled in the world, a sky-high tribute to the heroes and ideals that shaped America. This stirring program features rare footage that chronicles its monumental construction. This iconic treasure is just one of the wonders to be found in the Black Hills, a region rich in history and majesty.