Film

Little Big Man 1970

Directed by Arthur Penn

  • Western, Comedy, Adventure, Drama
  • 139 min
  • PG

Either the most neglected hero in history or a liar of insane proportion!

Jack Crabb, looking back from extreme old age, tells of his life being raised by Indians and fighting with General Custer.

WesternComedyAdventureDramabased on novel or bookfightindian territorysettlernative americanorphancheyenne19th century

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