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Dances with Wolves

Epic Oscar-winning western about an American Civil War soldier who encounters Sioux Indians at a deserted frontier outpost and is assimilated into their culture.

Epic western about a Union soldier in the American Civil War, Lieutenant John Dunbar, who becomes a hero after an act of suicidal bravery and is allowed to choose his next assignment. He requests the frontier and is assigned to a fort built somewhere in the Midwest. Dunbar arrives there to find the place deserted and soon learns that a band of Sioux are encamped nearby. Having made contact, he quickly becomes absorbed into their way of life and begins to adopt their culture.

2 hours, 47 minutes

Last on

New Year's Day 2018 13:35

Credits

Role Contributor
Lieutenant Dunbar Kevin Costner
Stands with a Fist Mary McDonnell
Kicking Bird Graham Greene
Wind in His Hair Rodney A Grant
Ten Bears Floyd 'Red Crow' Westerman
Black Shawl Tantoo Cardinal
Timmons Robert Pastorelli
Lieutenant Elgin Charles Rocket
Major Fambrough Maury Chaykin
Stone Calf Jimmy Herman
Smiles a Lot Nathan Lee Chasing His Horse
Toughest Pawnee Wes Studi
Writer Michael Blake
Director Kevin Costner
Producer Kevin Costner
Producer Jim Wilson
Composer John Barry
Director of photography Dean Semler

Broadcasts

  • Fri 2 Jan 2009 17:10
  • Sat 19 Dec 2009 15:15
  • Sat 19 Dec 2009 16:30
  • Thu 30 Dec 2010 12:55
  • Sun 16 Oct 2011 17:25
  • New Year's Day 2013 12:45
  • Sun 12 Oct 2014 12:35
  • Mon 25 May 2015 14:25
  • Boxing Day 2016 12:40
  • New Year's Day 2018 13:35

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