Custer of the West
From the fury and chaos of the Civil War to the glory days of the 7th Cavalry ...to the final earth-shaking charge at Little Big Horn!
1967 • 143 min • History · Western · Drama
Synopsis
The story of U.S. Army commander George Armstrong Custer, a flamboyant hero of the Civil War who later fought and was exterminated with his entire command by warring Sioux and Cheyenne tribes at the battle of Little Big Horn in 1876.
Our family guide
Best from age 10- 0 Reviewers · 1 · 60%
- 60 Audience · 35 · 40%
This historical drama depicts the life and military career of General George Armstrong Custer, from his Civil War exploits to his final stand at the Battle of Little Bighorn. The film explores his controversial tactics and leadership during a pivotal period of American history.
- Violence & peril
- 6/10
- Language
- 1/10
- Drinking, drugs & smoking
- 3/10
- Romance & sensuality
- 2/10
- Scary moments
- 4/10
Heads up
- Depictions of historical battles with casualties
- Some cultural insensitivity by historical characters
- Characters are shown drinking alcohol and smoking
What it models well
- Courage and leadership
- Historical understanding
- Consequences of actions
Talk about it after
- Different perspectives on historical events
- The complexities of war and conflict
- Impact of choices on others
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Top billed cast
Director: Robert Siodmak • Crew: Julian Zimet, Bernard Gordon
Robert Shaw
General George Armstrong Custer
Mary Ure
Elizabeth Custer
Ty Hardin
Major Marcus Reno
Jeffrey Hunter
Captain Benteen
Lawrence Tierney
General Philip Sheridan
Marc Lawrence
Gold Miner
Kieron Moore
Chief Dull Knife
- C
Charles Stalmaker
Lieutenant Howells
- R
Robert Hall
Sergeant Buckley
- J
Jack Gaskins
Sergeant Gaskins
Trailers & clips
Custer of the West 1967
Reviewer notes
Not recommendedTrusted family reviewersDisingenuous locations and tedious scenes, but several highlights RELEASED IN 1967 and directed by Robert Siodmak, "Custer of the West" is a French/Spanish/American production starring Robert Shaw as the titular hero who becomes the youngest general in the Civil War at 23 and then goes on to fight in the Indian Wars of the northern plains, eventually dying at the Battle of Little Bighorn at the age of 36.…
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Details
- TMDB audience
- 6.0/10 (35)
- Age rating
- G
- Status
- Released
- Budget
- $4,000,000
- IMDb
- tt0062844