Dances with Wolves
Overview
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.
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Won 7 Oscars. 55 wins & 40 nominations total
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"Inside everyone is a frontier waiting to be discovered."
Status
Released
Original Language
en
Budget
$22,000,000
Revenue
$424,208,848
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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
Jimmy Herman
Stone Calf
Nathan Lee Chasing His Horse
Smiles A Lot
Michael Spears
Otter
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Dances with Wolves movie review (1990) - Roger Ebert
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Dances with Wolves (1990) ⭐ 8.0 | Adventure, Drama, Western - IMDb
Dances with Wolves (1990) ⭐ 8.0 | Adventure, Drama, Western IMDb
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