Custer's Last Stand (1936): cast, story & where to watch
1936 · Film
Released in 1936, Custer's Last Stand is a western film directed by Elmer Clifton, running about 84 minutes.
What it’s about. The feature length version of the serial by the same name. A mystical medicine arrow, the key to a lost gold treasure, is lost in one of many Indian attacks. It is recovered by the only two survivors, a Major and his daughter, who become the targets of those who wish to possess it. General George Armstrong Custer and army scout Kid Cardigan attempt to stop the ensuing war over the arrow, but fail in their efforts, which becomes the historic Custer's Last Stand.
Who’s in it. Custer's Last Stand stars Rex Lease as Kit Cardigan / John C. Cardigan, Nancy Caswell as Barbara Trent, Reed Howes as Tom 'Keen' Blade and Frank McGlynn Jr. as Gen. George A. Custer, among others.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel and YouTube TV. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Custer's Last Stand page.
If you liked it. Fans of Custer's Last Stand 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 Custer's Last Stand (1936)?
- In US, Custer's Last Stand is available to stream on MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo and MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Who stars in Custer's Last Stand?
- Custer's Last Stand stars Rex Lease, Nancy Caswell, Reed Howes, Frank McGlynn Jr. and George Chesebro.
- When was Custer's Last Stand released?
- Custer's Last Stand was released in 1936, with a runtime of about 84 minutes.