Son of the Morning Star

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Son of the Morning Star

"TWO GREAT WARRIORS. ONE FINAL CONFRONTATION. THE LAST GREAT BATTLE FOR THE AMERICAN FRONTIER."

1991- 1991

1 Seasons

2 Episodes

7.1(12 votes)

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Drama

War & Politics

Overview

The story of George Custer, Crazy Horse and the events prior to the battle of the Little Bighorn, told from the different perspectives of two women.

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10 featured cast members

Starring

Gary Cole

George Armstrong Custer

Rosanna Arquette

Libby Custer

Stanley Anderson

Ulysses S. Grant

Edward Blatchford

Lt. Cooke

George Dickerson

Gen. Sherman

Rodney A. Grant

Crazy Horse

Tom O'Brien

Charlie Reynolds

Terry O'Quinn

Gen. Alfred Terry

Nick Ramus

Red Cloud

Tim Ransom

Tom Custer

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