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Custer of the West

BBC One
on BBC One London

Starring Robert Shaw, Mary Ure

Following Civil War success, forthright General George Custer heads west to command the 7th Cavalry, and finds himself caught between resentful Indians and the political needs of his superiors. The tense situation results in him fulfilling an infamous destiny at Little Big Horn.

Films: page 40
(Teletext subtitles: page 888)

Contributors

Director:
Robert Siodmak
Gen George Armstrong Custer:
Robert Shaw
Elizabeth Custer:
Mary Ure
Capt Benteen:
Jeffrey Hunter
Major Marcus Reno:
Ty Hardin
Lt Howells:
Charles Stalnaker
Sgt Buckley:
Robert Hall
General Philip Sheridan:
Lawrence Tierney
Chief Dull Knife:
Kieron Moore
Sgt Mulligan:
Robert Ryan
Source: Radio Times

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