TV series
Son of the Morning Star
1991, English, on ABC.
TWO GREAT WARRIORS. ONE FINAL CONFRONTATION. THE LAST GREAT BATTLE FOR THE AMERICAN FRONTIER.
The story of George Custer, Crazy Horse and the events prior to the battle of the Little Bighorn, told from the different perspectives of two women.
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 2
- Episode length
- 93 min
- Status
- Ended in 1991
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Latest episode
S1 E2: Episode 2
Aired 4 February 1991
Seasons 1
Cast & crew
- Gary ColeGeorge Armstrong Custer · 2 ep
- Rosanna ArquetteLibby Custer · 2 ep
- Stanley AndersonUlysses S. Grant · 2 ep
- Edward BlatchfordLt. Cooke · 2 ep
- George DickersonGen. Sherman · 2 ep
- Rodney A. GrantCrazy Horse · 2 ep
- Tom O'BrienCharlie Reynolds · 2 ep
- Terry O'QuinnGen. Alfred Terry · 2 ep
- Nick RamusRed Cloud · 2 ep
- Tim RansomTom Custer · 2 ep
- Robert SchenkkanCapt. Weir · 2 ep
Details
- First aired
- 3 February 1991
- Last aired
- 4 February 1991
- Network
- ABC
- Language
- English
- Country
- United States, United Arab Emirates
- Type
- Miniseries
- Rated
- NR
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What Son of the Morning Star is based on
Son of the Morning Star is based on Son of the Morning Star (1984) by Evan S. Connell.
1984
Son of the Morning Star
By Evan S. Connell
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Son of the Morning Star: quick answers
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How many seasons of Son of the Morning Star are there?
Son of the Morning Star has 1 season and 2 episodes, about 93 minutes each.
Is Son of the Morning Star finished?
Yes. Son of the Morning Star ended in 1991, so you can watch the whole story.
Which OTT platform is Son of the Morning Star on?
Son of the Morning Star isn’t listed on any OTT platform in India yet. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
Son of the Morning Star parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Son of the Morning Star is rated NR. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
What shows are like Son of the Morning Star?
If you liked Son of the Morning Star, try War and Remembrance, The Narrow Road to the Deep North, Shōgun.
What is Son of the Morning Star based on?
Son of the Morning Star is based on Son of the Morning Star (1984) by Evan S. Connell.