Dances with Wolves

Dances with Wolves is an Oscar-winning drama that tells the story of a United States cavalry officer (Kevin Costner) who is asked to man a military post on the Western frontier, only to befriend a tribe of Sioux Indians. Directed by Kevin Coster and starring Mary McDonnell as a white woman who was raised by the Sioux, the film was a critical success and went on to win seven Academy Awards, including Best Director, Best Cinematography, Best Editing and Best Picture.

Fast Facts

1. Released: November 9, 1990
2. Tagline: "Inside everyone is a frontier waiting to be discovered"
3. Director: Kevin Costner
4. Producers: Jim Wilson and Kevin Costner
5. Starring: Kevin Costner, Mary McDonnell, Graham Greene, Rodney Grant
6. Run Time: 181 minutes-Theatrical Cut and 236 minutes-Director's Cut
7. Based on the book by Michael Blake
8. Won 7 Academy Awards and the Golden Globe Award for Best Motion Picture - Drama

Cast

• Kevin Costner as Lt. John J. Dunbar/Dances With Wolves
• Mary McDonnell as Stands With A Fist
• Graham Greene as Kicking Bird
• Rodney A. Grant as Wind In His Hair
• Floyd Red Crow Westerman as Chief Ten Bears
• Tantoo Cardinal as Black Shawl

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