
About
Wounded Civil War soldier, John Dunbar tries to commit suicide—and becomes a hero instead. As a reward, he's assigned to his dream post, a remote junction on the Western frontier, and soon makes unlikely friends with the local Sioux tribe.
Cast

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

Tantoo Cardinal
Black Shawl

Robert Pastorelli
Timmons

Charles Rocket
Lieutenant Elgin

Maury Chaykin
Major Fambrough
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Lists
#137 on Empire's 500 Greatest Movies Of All Time Empire
1001 Movies You Must See Before You Die Steven Jay Schneider
Awards
Oscar for Best Director
Oscar for Best Picture
Oscar for Best Music, Original Score
Oscar for Best Sound