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Dances with Wolves

"Inside everyone is a frontier waiting to be discovered."

1990-03-30 Adventure 3hr 1m

Wounded Civil War soldier John Dunbar tries to commit suicide—and becomes a hero instead. As a reward, he's assigned to his dream post, a remote junction on the Western frontier, and soon makes unlikely friends with the local Sioux tribe.

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Wounded Civil War soldier John Dunbar tries to commit suicide—and becomes a hero instead. As a reward, he's assigned to his dream post, a remote junction on the Western frontier, and soon makes unlikely friends with the local Sioux tribe.

  • Released
    1990-03-30
  • Revenue
    $424,208,848
  • Budget
    $22,000,000
  • Runtime
    3hr 1m
  • Genre
    Adventure, Drama, Western
  • Status
    Released
  • Language
    English
  • imdb-logo
    8
  • Production
    Tig Productions, Majestic Films International, Allied Filmmakers

Crew

Kevin Costner
Director
Michael Blake
Screenplay
Jim Wilson
Producer
Keywords:
friendship mutiny countryside based on novel or book unsociability wolf culture clash self-discovery freedom desertion language barrier dakota buffalo native american kansas, usa sioux tennessee snow pawnee tribe 19th century lakota bison early america

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Cast

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Mary McDonnell

Mary McDonnell
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Graham Greene

Graham Greene
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Rodney A. Grant

Rodney A. Grant
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Robert Pastorelli
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Maury Chaykin

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Stone Calf
Nathan Lee Chasing His Horse

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Michael Spears

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Otter
Jason R. Lone Hill

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Worm
Tony Pierce

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Spivey
Doris Leader Charge

Doris Leader Charge
Pretty Shield
Tom Everett

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Sergeant Pepper
Larry Joshua

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Sergeant Bauer
Kirk Baltz

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Edwards
Wayne Grace

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Major
Donald Hotton

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General Tide
Annie Costner

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Christine
Conor Duffy

Conor Duffy
Willie
Elisa Daniel

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Percy White Plume

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John Tail

John Tail
Escort Warrior
Steve Reevis

Steve Reevis
Sioux #1 / Warrior #1
Sheldon Peters Wolfchild

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Sioux #2 / Warrior #2
Wes Studi

Wes Studi
Toughest Pawnee
Buffalo Child

Buffalo Child
Pawnee #1
Clayton Big Eagle

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Pawnee #2
Richard Leader Charge

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Pawnee #3
Redwing Ted Nez

Redwing Ted Nez
Sioux Warrior
Marvin Holy

Marvin Holy
Sioux Warrior
Raymond Newholy

Raymond Newholy
Sioux Courier
David J. Fuller

David J. Fuller
Kicking Bird's Son
Ryan White Bull

Ryan White Bull
Kicking Bird's Eldest Son
Otakuye Conroy

Otakuye Conroy
Kicking Bird's Daughter
Maretta Big Crow

Maretta Big Crow
Village Mother
Steve Chambers

Steve Chambers
Guard
William H. Burton Jr.

William H. Burton Jr.
General's Aide
Bill W. Curry

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Confederate Cavalryman
Nick Thompson

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Confederate Soldier
Carter Hanner

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Confederate Soldier
Kent Hays

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Robert Goldman

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Frank P. Costanza

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Tucker
James A. Mitchell

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Ray
R. L. Curtin

R. L. Curtin
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Justin

Justin
Cisco
Teddy

Teddy
Two Socks
Buck

Buck
Two Socks
Michael Horton

Michael Horton
Captain Cargill

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Reviews for Dances with Wolves
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A Review by Steve Butterworth

Written by Steve Butterworth on 2017-04-17

One of my all-time favorite movies. I can't begin to remember how many times I've seen it. And I'll watch it again. Kevin Costner gives a... read more

One of my all-time favorite movies. I can't begin to remember how many times I've seen it. And I'll watch it again. Kevin Costner gives a compelling performance, but so does the entire cast. One gets a great sense of who the Lakota were and are. Respect.

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A Review by Ruuz 6

Written by Ruuz on 2019-12-28

I watched the extended version of this film, and I just have to say, any film that can run for FOUR HOURS and not come out the other end as ... read more

I watched the extended version of this film, and I just have to say, any film that can run for FOUR HOURS and not come out the other end as a boring pile of garbage, is worthy of some pretty serious praise. That said, _Dances with Wolves_ is not really in my wheelhouse, and although it held my attention I can't see myself probably ever watching it again. Costner knows what he's about, and that's great, but a four-hour film about American history with strong romance elements is never going to blow me away. _Final rating:★★★ - I liked it. Would personally recommend you give it a go._

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A Review by Geronimo1967 7

Written by Geronimo1967 on 2023-08-26

There are two actor of recent years that I really struggle with. One is Tom Hanks, the other is Kevin Costner. His monotonic narrative as he... read more

There are two actor of recent years that I really struggle with. One is Tom Hanks, the other is Kevin Costner. His monotonic narrative as he conveys this story via his journal makes this otherwise breathtakingly beautiful story frequently a real plod. He is "Lt. Dunbar" who after a very close shave with the Confederate troops during the US Civil War is posted to a far outpost where he finds himself living a solitary existence with only a wolf ("Two Socks") for company. That is until a passing warrior gets a glimpse of him at his bath and runs a mile. What now ensues is a gently paced story depicting his developing relationship with his neighbouring Sioux tribe. This film features a memorable John Barry score to accompany some fine cinematography, and the efforts from Graham Greene ("Kicking Bird") and a slew of other native American actors is excellent. It's just Kevin. He was the power being the production, and certainly had some skill directing it - but his acting... It is so soporific. He simply doesn't convey well the senses of loneliness, fear and joy that his character experiences as he gradually becomes subsumed into a new - sometimes rather brutal - identity. The story demonstrates and exposes the prevailing attitudes of both cultures towards the other, of their suspicions and mistrust - and were the "Dunbar" role to have been portrayed by a more heavyweight screen presence, then we could have had a memorable movie rather than just a long one. It is still good, though - just could have been doing with more oomph from the star.

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A Review by Steve Butterworth

One of my all-time favorite movies. I can't begin to remember how many times I've seen it. And I'll watch it again. Kevin Costner gives a compelling performance, but so does the entire cast. One gets a great sense of who the Lakota were...

reviewer avatar

A Review by Steve Butterworth

Written by Steve Butterworth on 2017-04-17

One of my all-time favorite movies. I can't begin to remember how many times I've seen it. And I'll watch it again. Kevin Costner gives a compelling performance, but so does the entire cast. One g...

read more
reviewer avatar

A Review by Ruuz 6

Written by Ruuz on 2019-12-28

I watched the extended version of this film, and I just have to say, any film that can run for FOUR HOURS and not come out the other end as a boring pile of garbage, is worthy of some pretty serious p...

read more
reviewer avatar

A Review by Geronimo1967 7

Written by Geronimo1967 on 2023-08-26

There are two actor of recent years that I really struggle with. One is Tom Hanks, the other is Kevin Costner. His monotonic narrative as he conveys this story via his journal makes this otherwise bre...

read more