# Little Big Man (1970)

> An elderly frontier survivor spins a wild, comic, and devastating life story that turns the mythology of the American West inside out.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/6068

## Facts

- Runtime: 139 min
- Genres: Western, Comedy, Adventure, Drama
- Director: Arthur Penn
- Cast: Dustin Hoffman, Faye Dunaway, Chief Dan George, Martin Balsam, Richard Mulligan, Jeff Corey, Aimée Eccles, Kelly Jean Peters
- TMDB rating: 7.4/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0065988/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: moderate
- Mood: witty, irreverent, bittersweet, classic western night, historical film marathon

## Synopsis

A unique blend of humor and adventure set against the backdrop of the Wild West.

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