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Tonka

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Young Indian brave White Bull captures and tames a wild stallion and names him Tonka. But when White Bull's cruel cousin claims Tonka for his own and mistreats the horse, White Bull sets him free. Tonka finally finds a home with Capt. Keogh and the 7th Calvary, and in 1876, rides into the Battle of Little Big Horn with General Armstrong Custer, becoming its only survivor.

movie

Status: Released

Released Date: 1958-12-25

Runtime: 98 mins

Director: Lewis R. Foster

Spoken language: English

Genres: Adventure, Drama, Family, Western

Original title: Tonka

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Production Countries: United States of America

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