description A Man Called Horse Overview
A Man Called Horse is a 1970 Western film adapted from Dorothy M. Johnson’s short story. The narrative follows Richard Harris as an English gentleman who becomes embroiled in the American West after being captured by Native Americans. It draws upon elements previously utilized in a 1958 “Wagon Train” episode and Johnson's original publication.
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info A Man Called Horse Specifications
| Country | Mexico |
| Year | 1970 |
help A Man Called Horse FAQ
Who is the Englishman played by Richard Harris in A Man Called Horse?
Richard Harris plays John Morgan, an English gentleman captured in the American West. After living among the Sioux, he becomes known as Horse and is forced to reconsider the identity and status he brought from England.
What short story inspired A Man Called Horse?
The 1970 Western was adapted from Dorothy M. Johnson's short story of the same name. Johnson also wrote the source stories associated with other classic Western films, including The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance.
What is the Sun Vow sequence in A Man Called Horse?
The film's central initiation sequence depicts Morgan undergoing a painful ritual to earn acceptance and a new social role. It is one of the movie's most famous scenes and is also important to discussions about how Hollywood represented Native American cultures.
Did A Man Called Horse have sequels?
Yes. The story continued with The Return of a Man Called Horse in 1976 and Triumphs of a Man Called Horse in 1983. Richard Harris returned as John Morgan for both follow-ups.
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