Sitting Bull (1954): cast, story & where to watch
1954 · Film · ★ 4.9
Released in 1954, Sitting Bull is a western film directed by Sidney Salkow, running about 105 minutes. “The Biggest Battle That Ever Shook the West!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Chief Sitting Bull of the Sioux tribe is forced by the Indian-hating General Custer to react with violence, resulting in the famous Last Stand at Little Bighorn. Parrish, a friend to the Sioux, tries to prevent the bloodshed, but is court- martialed for "collaborating" with the enemy. Sitting Bull, however, manages to intercede with President Grant on Parrish's behalf. Written by Jim Beaver
Who’s in it. Sitting Bull stars Dale Robertson as Bob Parrish, Mary Murphy as Kathy Howell, J. Carrol Naish as Sitting Bull and John Litel as Wilford Howell, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.9/10, Sitting Bull has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Philo, Starz Apple TV Channel and YouTube TV and rent or buy it from FlixFling. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Sitting Bull page.
If you liked it. Fans of Sitting Bull tend to enjoy The Good, the Bad and the Ugly, Django Unchained, Once Upon a Time in the West and For a Few Dollars More.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Sitting Bull (1954)?
- In US, Sitting Bull is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Philo and Starz Apple TV Channel, and rent or buy from FlixFling. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Sitting Bull worth watching?
- Sitting Bull holds an audience score of 4.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Sitting Bull?
- Sitting Bull stars Dale Robertson, Mary Murphy, J. Carrol Naish, John Litel and Joel Fluellen.
- When was Sitting Bull released?
- Sitting Bull was released in 1954, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.