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Dances with Wolves

Epic Oscar-winning western about an American Civil War soldier who encounters Sioux Indians at a deserted frontier outpost and is assimilated into their culture.

Epic western about a Union soldier in the American Civil War, Lieutenant John Dunbar, who becomes a hero after an act of suicidal bravery and is allowed to choose his next assignment. He requests the frontier and is assigned to a fort built somewhere in the Midwest. Dunbar arrives there to find the place deserted and soon learns that a band of Sioux are encamped nearby. Having made contact, he quickly becomes absorbed into their way of life and begins to adopt their culture.

2 hours, 47 minutes

Last on

New Year's Day 2018 13:35

Credits

Role Contributor
Lieutenant Dunbar Kevin Costner
Stands with a Fist Mary McDonnell
Kicking Bird Graham Greene
Wind in His Hair Rodney A Grant
Ten Bears Floyd 'Red Crow' Westerman
Black Shawl Tantoo Cardinal
Timmons Robert Pastorelli
Lieutenant Elgin Charles Rocket
Major Fambrough Maury Chaykin
Stone Calf Jimmy Herman
Smiles a Lot Nathan Lee Chasing His Horse
Toughest Pawnee Wes Studi
Writer Michael Blake
Director Kevin Costner
Producer Kevin Costner
Producer Jim Wilson
Composer John Barry
Director of photography Dean Semler

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