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The Great Indian Wars 1840-1890(1991)
Status: Released
Date: 1991-03-19
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Time: 1h 36m
Exciting Re-creations and Authentic Stills from Custer to Geronimo to Wounded Knee
Overview:
Documentation of the encroachment of European settlers upon Native American lands and the violent reaction of the Indians in their struggle to survive.
Languages: English.
Countries:
United States of America
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Movie: The Great Indian Wars 1840-1890
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Lloyd Bridges
Iron Eyes Cody
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