Tonka (1958): cast, story & where to watch
1958 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1958, Tonka is an action, adventure and western film directed by Lewis R. Foster, running about 97 minutes. “The untold story behind the West's strangest legend!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The remarkable and ironical story of a wild colt that changes owners around the time of the Great Sioux War of 1876.
Who’s in it. Tonka stars Sal Mineo as White Bull, Philip Carey as Captain Myles Keogh, Jerome Courtland as Lieutenant Henry Nowlan and Rafael Campos as Strong Bear, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Tonka has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Tonka page.
If you liked it. Fans of Tonka tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Tonka (1958)?
- In US, Tonka is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Tonka worth watching?
- Tonka holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, adventure and western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Tonka?
- Tonka stars Sal Mineo, Philip Carey, Jerome Courtland, Rafael Campos and H.M. Wynant.
- When was Tonka released?
- Tonka was released in 1958, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.