The Great Sioux Uprising (1953): cast, story & where to watch
1953 · Film · ★ 5.6
Released in 1953, The Great Sioux Uprising is a western film directed by Lloyd Bacon, running about 80 minutes. “For the scarlet lips of a traitor's woman - he stood alone - against the mighty Chief Red Cloud and the scalp-hungry hordes at his command!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. During the Civil War, in Wyoming, horse dealers Joan Britton and Stephen Cook are competing to supply the Union Army with horses. A Cherokee is in the area to stir up the Sioux against the Union just as Cook decides to steal a herd of Sioux horses. Ex-army doctor Jonathan Westgate opposes Cook’s unscrupulous methods as well as being Cook’s rival for the affections of Joan. It seems Westgate is the only one able to prevent a new Indian war.
Who’s in it. The Great Sioux Uprising stars Jeff Chandler as Jonathan Westgate, Faith Domergue as Joan Britton, Lyle Bettger as Stephen Cook and Peter Whitney as Ahab Jones, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, The Great Sioux Uprising has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Great Sioux Uprising page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Great Sioux Uprising tend to enjoy The Good, the Bad and the Ugly, Django Unchained, Once Upon a Time in the West and For a Few Dollars More.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Great Sioux Uprising (1953)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Great Sioux Uprising change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Great Sioux Uprising worth watching?
- The Great Sioux Uprising holds an audience score of 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Great Sioux Uprising?
- The Great Sioux Uprising stars Jeff Chandler, Faith Domergue, Lyle Bettger, Peter Whitney and Stacy Harris.
- When was The Great Sioux Uprising released?
- The Great Sioux Uprising was released in 1953, with a runtime of about 80 minutes.