A Man Called Horse (1970)

Original Title: —
Runtime: 1 h 54 min
Release Date: 24 April 1970
Certification: R
Director: Elliot Silverstein
Writer: Jack DeWitt, Dorothy M. Johnson
Director of Photography: Robert B. Hauser
Original Music Composer: Leonard Rosenman
Actors: Richard Harris, Judith Anderson, Jean Gascon, Manu Tupou, Corinna Tsopei, Dub Taylor, James Gammon, Eddie Little Sky, Terry Leonard, Iron Eyes Cody
Genres: —; IMDB
Overview: In 1825, English aristocrat John Morgan (Richard Harris) is captured by Native Americans. He lives with them and begins to understand their way of life. Eventually, he is accepted as part of the tribe and aspires to become their leader.

Relevant Facts

Based on the Dorothy M. Johnson short story “A Man Called Horse”, first appearing in the 7 January 1950 issue of Collier’s magazine and subsequently reprinted for her 1953 short story collection Indian Country
The story was adapted as an episode of Wagon Train, first airing on 26 March 1958
First in a trilogy of films, followed by The Return of a Man Called Horse (1976) and Triumphs of a Man Called Horse (1983)

Awards

Year	Award	Result	Awarding Body
1971	Bronze Wrangler: Theatrical Motion Picture	Winner	Nat’l Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum
1971	Golden Laurel: Best Supporting Performance, Female	Nominee, Judith Anderson (4th Place)	Motion Picture Exhibitor magazine