# A Man Called Horse (1970)

> A captured English aristocrat endures humiliation among the Sioux and undertakes a brutal transformation to earn a place within their world.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/8716

## Facts

- Runtime: 114 min
- Genres: Western, Drama
- Director: Elliot Silverstein
- Cast: Richard Harris, Jean Gascon, Judith Anderson, Corinna Tsopei, Manu Tupou, Dub Taylor, James Gammon, William Jordan
- TMDB rating: 6.5/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0066049/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: brutal
- Mood: gritty, oppressive, intense, classic western night, historical adventure viewing

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