The epic tale of the development of the American West from the 1830s through the Civil War to the end of the century, as seen through the eyes of one pioneer family.
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Directed by Henry Hathaway, John Ford, George Marshall
An Academy Award-winning western film directed by Henry Hathaway. Winner of 2 Academy Awards, with 5 additional nominations.
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Top 28%
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7.0/10
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The epic tale of the development of the American West from the 1830s through the Civil War to the end of the century, as seen through the eyes of one pioneer family.
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Little Big Man
1970
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Second-best Henry Hathaway film, behind True Grit.
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