Little Big Man

Movie / Show Details

Arthur Penn directed this 1970 Western starring Dustin Hoffman as Jack Crabb, a man recounting his extraordinary life to a historian. Raised by the Cheyenne after being rescued as a child, Crabb describes his varied careers as a snake-oil salesman, gunslinger, and mule skinner serving under General Custer, played by Richard Mulligan. He also claims to be the sole white survivor of the Battle of the Little Bighorn. The film weaves together adventure, comedy, and historical drama across the American frontier, with Chief Dan George and Faye Dunaway rounding out the cast.

This is a single-disc DVD release from National General Pictures with a runtime of two hours and nineteen minutes, rated PG-13. Based on Thomas Berger’s novel and adapted by Calder Willingham, the film presents a sprawling epic that blends multiple genres and perspectives on the Old West. You can own this piece of cinema history at a used price that won’t strain your wallet.