The Great Sioux Massacre (1965): cast, story & where to watch
1965 · Film · ★ 4.2
Released in 1965, The Great Sioux Massacre is a drama, history and western film directed by Sidney Salkow, running about 91 minutes. “Blood-Vengeance Clashed With Custer's Cavalry!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Colonel Custer (Philip Carey), an outspoken believer in fair treatment for the Indians, is ousted from his post and forced into retirement. Fueled by ambition when a Senator Blaine (Don Haggerty) convinces him to run for President, Custer decides to upstage General Terry (Frank Ferguson) at Little Big Horn.
Who’s in it. The Great Sioux Massacre stars Joseph Cotten as Major Marcus A. Reno, Darren McGavin as Captain Frederick William Benton, Philip Carey as Colonel George Armstrong Custer and Julie Sommars as Caroline Reno, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.2/10, The Great Sioux Massacre has proved divisive with audiences.
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 The Great Sioux Massacre page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Great Sioux Massacre tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Great Sioux Massacre (1965)?
- In US, The Great Sioux Massacre 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 The Great Sioux Massacre worth watching?
- The Great Sioux Massacre holds an audience score of 4.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, history and western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Great Sioux Massacre?
- The Great Sioux Massacre stars Joseph Cotten, Darren McGavin, Philip Carey, Julie Sommars and Nancy Kovack.
- When was The Great Sioux Massacre released?
- The Great Sioux Massacre was released in 1965, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.