Tonka (1958)

  • NR
  • 12/25/1958 (US)
  • Adventure, Drama, Family, Western
  • 1h 38m

The untold story behind the West's strangest legend!

Overview

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.

Lewis R. Foster

Director, Screenplay

Lillie Hayward

Screenplay

Cast

Sal Mineo's headshot

Sal Mineo

White Bull
Philip Carey's headshot

Philip Carey

Captain Myles Keogh
Jerome Courtland's headshot

Jerome Courtland

Lieutenant Henry Nowlan
H.M. Wynant's headshot

H.M. Wynant

Yellow Bull
Joy Page's headshot

Joy Page

Prairie Flower
Britt Lomond's headshot

Britt Lomond

General George Armstrong Custer
Rafael Campos's headshot

Rafael Campos

Strong Bear
Herbert Rudley's headshot

Herbert Rudley

Captain Benteen

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