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Tonka

NR19581h 38mLewis R. Foster
IMDb 6.2
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"The untold story behind the West's strangest legend!"

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.

AdventureDramaFamilyWestern
Little Big Horn

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What is Tonka (1958) about?

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.

Who stars in Tonka?

Tonka stars Sal Mineo (White Bull), Philip Carey (Captain Myles Keogh), Jerome Courtland (Lieutenant Henry Nowlan), H.M. Wynant (Yellow Bull), Joy Page (Prairie Flower). The film was directed by Lewis R. Foster.

How long is Tonka?

Tonka has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1958. It is rated NR.

Is Tonka worth watching?

Tonka holds an IMDb rating of 6.2/10. Fans of Adventure, Drama, Family are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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