Chief Crazy Horse (1955): cast, story & where to watch
1955 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 1955, Chief Crazy Horse is a western film directed by George Sherman, running about 86 minutes. “HE HURLED THE LANCE THAT SMASHED CUSTER THAT HISTORIC DAY AT LITTLE BIG HORN!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. When young Crazy Horse, of whom great things were predicted, wins his bride, rival Little Big Man goes to villainous traders with evidence of gold in the sacred Lakota burial ground. Of course, a new gold rush starts despite all treaties, and Crazy Horse becomes military leader of his people. Initial Indian victories lead to the inevitable result. Uniquely, all is told from the Indian perspective.
Who’s in it. Chief Crazy Horse stars Victor Mature as Crazy Horse, Suzan Ball as Black Shawl, John Lund as Major Twist and Ray Danton as Little Big Man, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, Chief Crazy Horse 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 Chief Crazy Horse page.
If you liked it. Fans of Chief Crazy Horse 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 Chief Crazy Horse (1955)?
- In US, Chief Crazy Horse 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 Chief Crazy Horse worth watching?
- Chief Crazy Horse holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Chief Crazy Horse?
- Chief Crazy Horse stars Victor Mature, Suzan Ball, John Lund, Ray Danton and Keith Larsen.
- When was Chief Crazy Horse released?
- Chief Crazy Horse was released in 1955, with a runtime of about 86 minutes.