• 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.

• 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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