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Little Big Man (1970)

โ€œEither the most neglected hero in history or a liar of insane proportion!โ€

7.4/10 ยท 745 votes 2h 19m pg ComedyAdventureDramaWestern

#5 of 17 films from 1970 #381 of 2885 in comedy

Directed by Arthur Penn ยท Written by Calder Willingham, Thomas Berger

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Overview

Jack Crabb, looking back from extreme old age, tells of his life being raised by Indians and fighting with General Custer.

Cast

Dustin Hoffmanas Jack Crabb
Faye Dunawayas Mrs. Louise Pendrake
Chief Dan Georgeas Old Lodge Skins
Martin Balsamas Mr. Merriweather
Richard Mulliganas Gen. George Armstrong Custer
Jeff Coreyas Wild Bill Hickok
Aimรฉe Ecclesas Sunshine
William Hickeyas Historian
Alan Oppenheimeras Major
Lou Cutellas Deacon
M. Emmet Walshas Shotgun Guard
James Andersonas Sergeant
Jesse Vintas Lieutenant (as Jess Vint)
Thayer Davidas Rev. Silas Pendrake

Facts

Release dateDecember 23, 1970
Runtime139 min (2h 19m) โ€” longer as the 1970 average of 116 min
GenresComedy, Adventure, Drama, Western
LanguageEN
Budget$15,000,000
Box office$31,559,552 (2.1ร— budget)
IMDbtt0065988

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Questions

How long is Little Big Man?
Little Big Man runs 139 minutes (2h 19m).
Is Little Big Man worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7.4/10 across 745 votes, which places it #5 of 17 films released in 1970 in this index (top 76%) and #381 among 2885 comedy titles.
Who directed Little Big Man?
Little Big Man was directed by Arthur Penn. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Bonnie and Clyde (1967).
Who stars in Little Big Man?
Dustin Hoffman as Jack Crabb; Faye Dunaway as Mrs. Louise Pendrake; Chief Dan George as Old Lodge Skins; Martin Balsam as Mr. Merriweather; Richard Mulligan as Gen. George Armstrong Custer; Jeff Corey as Wild Bill Hickok.
What is Little Big Man rated?
It carries a pg certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Little Big Man?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/25942.

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