The Return of a Man Called Horse
1976, English. Directed by Irvin Kershner.
The all-new adventures of the English Lord with the soul of an Indian.
Lord John Morgan has returned to civilized life in England, but finds he has nothing but disdain for that life. Yearning to embrace the simplicity of the American West, and the Sioux tribe he left behind, Morgan returns to the their land only to discover that they've been decimated by ruthless, government-backed fur traders. Led by Horse, they fight to repossess their land.
- Runtime
- 2h 9m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
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Cast & crew
- Irvin KershnerDirector
- Richard HarrisJohn Morgan / Horse
- Gale SondergaardElk Woman
- Geoffrey LewisZenas
- Jorge LukeRunning Bull
- Jorge RussekBlacksmith
- Claudio BrookChemin De Fer
- Enrique LuceroRaven
- William LuckingTom Gryce
- Regino HerreraLame Wolf
- Pedro DamiánStanding Bear
- Humberto LópezThin Dog
- Alberto MariscalRed Cloud
Details
- Released
- 28 June 1976
- Country
- United States of America, Mexico
- Written by
- Jack DeWitt
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What The Return of a Man Called Horse is based on
The Return of a Man Called Horse is adapted from a novel.
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The Return of a Man Called Horse: quick answers
What should I watch before The Return of a Man Called Horse?
Watch A Man Called Horse (1970) first.
What comes after The Return of a Man Called Horse?
Next in the series: Triumphs of a Man Called Horse (1983).
Is The Return of a Man Called Horse worth watching?
Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 5.7/10 from 62 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Return of a Man Called Horse?
The Return of a Man Called Horse runs 129 minutes (2h 9m).
Does The Return of a Man Called Horse have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Return of a Man Called Horse. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Return of a Man Called Horse parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Return of a Man Called Horse is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is The Return of a Man Called Horse on?
The Return of a Man Called Horse isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Return of a Man Called Horse?
If you liked The Return of a Man Called Horse, try Nevada Smith, Westward Ho, The Wagons!, A Man Called Horse.
Who directed The Return of a Man Called Horse?
The Return of a Man Called Horse (1976) was directed by Irvin Kershner and stars Richard Harris, Gale Sondergaard, Geoffrey Lewis.
What is The Return of a Man Called Horse based on?
The Return of a Man Called Horse is adapted from a novel.