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Movie poster: Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee (2007)
🎬 Movie

Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee

2007 · 125 min Western Drama History TV Movie War
6.5 / 10 · TMDB

Beginning just after the bloody Sioux victory over General Custer at Little Big Horn, the story is told through two unique perspectives: Charles Eastman, a young, white-educated Sioux doctor held up as living proof of the alleged success of assimilation, and Sitting Bull the proud Lakota chief whose tribe won the American Indians’ last major victory at Little Big Horn.

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📋 Film Details

Year 2007
Country United States of America
Genre Western, Drama, History, TV Movie, War
Director Yves Simoneau
Runtime 125 min.
Rating TMDB: 6.5/10 (134 votes)

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🎬 MovieFinder's Take

The film lives at the rhythm of everyday life — and that's its strength. No cinema about 'big events,' just about how people live, make mistakes, and understand themselves.

Worth watching for the performances and the sincerity. If you're waiting for events — there aren't many. If you're waiting for feeling — it's there.

For those looking for film about people, not events. If you need action — look elsewhere.

Director: Yves Simoneau

— MovieFinder Editorial

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Viewing atmosphere: When you're in the mood for a conversation about life. With a partner or friend you can trust.

🎭 Cast

Anna Paquin

Anna Paquin

Elaine Goodale

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Chevez Ezaneh

Ohiyesa / Young Charles

August Schellenberg

August Schellenberg

Sitting Bull

Duane Howard

Duane Howard

Uncle

Aidan Quinn

Aidan Quinn

Henry Dawes

Colm Feore

Colm Feore

General Sherman

Fred Thompson

Fred Thompson

President Ulysses S. Grant

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Nathan Lee Chasing Horse

One Bull

Wayne Charles Baker

Wayne Charles Baker

Jacob

Brian Stollery

Brian Stollery

Bishop Whipple

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