Son of the Morning Star (1991)
"TWO GREAT WARRIORS. ONE FINAL CONFRONTATION. THE LAST GREAT BATTLE FOR THE AMERICAN FRONTIER."
Synopsis
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.
Network
ABC
Episodes
Episode 1
The story is told from the point of view of Custer's wife Elizabeth (Rosanna Arquette) and from the point of view of an Indian maiden whose agency name is Kate Bighead.The story begins with Custer at his post as commander of Fort Riley, Kansas in 1866.
Episode 2
Story of the life of Native American inspirational hero Crazy Horse is crosscut with Custer's, two lives that will intertwine and culminate with the Battle of the Little Big Horn on June 25, 1876.
Cast
Details
Original Title
Son of the Morning Star
Status
Ended
Seasons
1
Episodes
2
Production
The Mount Company, Preston Stephen Fischer Company, Republic Television
