Dances with Wolves

Dances with Wolves (DVD) (*)

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Screened, competed or awarded at:
BAFTA Awards
Berlin International Film Festival
Golden Globes
Oscar Academy Awards
Other Film Festival Awards

Language Selections:
English ( Dolby Digital 5.1 )
Spanish ( Dolby Digital 5.1 )
Spanish ( Subtitles )

Product Origin/Format:
Spain ( PAL/Region 2 )

Running Time:
420 min

Aspect Ratio:
Fullscreen

Special Features:
2-DVD Set
Biographies
Filmographies
Interactive Menu
Scene Access
Uncut

Movie filmed in 1990 and produced in:
United Kingdom ( Great Britain, Ireland )
United States ( USA, Canada )

Directed By:
Kevin Costner

Written By:
Michael Blake

Actors:
Kevin Costner ..... Lieutenant Dunbar
Mary McDonnell ..... Stands With A Fist
Graham Greene ..... Kicking Bird
Rodney A. Grant ..... Wind In His Hair
Floyd 'Red Crow' Westerman ..... Ten Bears (as Floyd Red Crow Westerman)
Tantoo Cardinal ..... Black Shawl
Robert Pastorelli ..... Timmons
Charles Rocket ..... Lieutenant Elgin
Maury Chaykin ..... Major Fambrough
Jimmy Herman ..... Stone Calf
Nathan Lee Chasing His Horse ..... Smiles A Lot
Michael Spears ..... Otter
Jason R. Lone Hill ..... Worm
Tony Pierce ..... Spivey
Doris Leader Charge ..... Pretty Shield
Tom Everett ..... Sergeant Pepper
Larry Joshua ..... Sergeant Bauer
Kirk Baltz ..... Edwards
Wayne Grace ..... Major
Donald Hotton ..... General Tide
Annie Costner ..... Christine
Conor Duffy ..... Willie
Elisa Daniel ..... Christine's Mother
Percy White Plume ..... Big Warrior
John Tail ..... Escort Warrior
Steve Reevis ..... Sioux #1 / Warrior #1
Sheldon Peters Wolfchild ..... Sioux #2 / Warrior #2 (as Sheldon Wolfchild)
Wes Studi ..... Toughest Pawnee
Buffalo Child ..... Pawnee #1
Clayton Big Eagle ..... Pawnee #2
Richard Leader Charge ..... Pawnee #3
Redwing Ted Nez ..... Sioux Warrior
Marvin Holy ..... Sioux Warrior
Raymond Newholy ..... Sioux Courier
David J. Fuller ..... Kicking Bird's Son
Ryan White Bull ..... Kicking Bird's Eldest Son
Otakuye Conroy ..... Kicking Bird's Daughter
Maretta Big Crow ..... Village Mother
Steven Chambers ..... Guard (as Steve Chambers)
William H. Burton ..... General's Aide
Bill W. Curry ..... Confederate Cavalryman
Nick Thompson ..... Confederate Soldier
Carter Hanner ..... Confederate Soldier
Kent Hays ..... Wagon Driver
Robert Goldman ..... Union Soldier
Frank P. Costanza ..... Tucker
James A. Mitchell ..... Ray
R.L. Curtin ..... Ambush Wagon Driver
Justin ..... Cisco
Teddy ..... Two Socks - a Wolf
Buck ..... Two Socks - a Wolf
Michael Horton ..... Captain Cargill - extended version
Jim Wilson ..... Doctor (uncredited)

Synopsis:

***Director's Version - 224 min (Disc 1), Standard Version - 173 min (Disc 2)*** A historical drama about the relationship between a Civil War soldier and a band of Sioux Indians, Kevin Costner's directorial debut was also a surprisingly popular hit, considering its length, period setting, and often somber tone. The film opens on a particularly dark note, as melancholy Union lieutenant John W. Dunbar attempts to kill himself on a suicide mission, but instead becomes an unintentional hero. His actions lead to his reassignment to a remote post in remote South Dakota, where he encounters the Sioux. Attracted by the natural simplicity of their lifestyle, he chooses to leave his former life behind to join them, taking on the name Dances with Wolves. Soon, Dances with Wolves has become a welcome member of the tribe and fallen in love with a white woman who has been raised amongst the tribe. His peaceful existence is threatened, however, when Union soldiers arrive with designs on the Sioux land. Some detractors have criticized the film's depiction of the tribes as simplistic; such objections did not dissuade audiences or the Hollywood establishment, however, which awarded the film seven Academy Awards, including Best Picture.

Lt. John Dunbar is dubbed a hero after he accidentally leads Union troops to a victory during the Civil War. He requests a position on the western frontier, but finds it deserted. He soon finds out he is not alone, but meets a wolf he dubs 'Two-socks' and a curious Indian tribe. Dunbar quickly makes friends with the tribe, and discovers a white woman who was raised by the Indians. He gradually earns the respect of these native people, and sheds his white-man's ways.

Having been sent to a remote outpost in the wilderness of the Dakota territory during the American Civil War, Lieutenant John Dunbar encounters, and is eventually accepted into, the local Sioux tribe. He is known as 'Dances with Wolves' to them and as time passes he becomes enamoured by the beautiful 'Stands With a Fist'. Not soon after, the frontier becomes the frontier no more, and as the army advances on the plains, John must make a decision that will not only affect him, but also the lives of the natives he now calls his people.

This product was added to our catalog on Thursday 28 January, 2010.