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Massacre

Massacre (1934)

1h 10m | PG-13

⭐ 5.8 / 10

Upon the death of his father, who was the tribal chieftain, Joe Thunder Horse returns to the reservation of his youth, only to discover that his people are dying of various diseases and are being systematically cheated of their possessions and basic rights by crooked Indian agents. He heads to Washington in hopes of righting these wrongs, only to experience prejudice and hatred all along the way.

Director: Alan Crosland

Studio: First National Pictures

Genre: Drama, Western

Video: 720p

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Cast

Richard Barthelmess

Richard Barthelmess

as Chief Joe Thunderhorse

Ann Dvorak

Ann Dvorak

as Lydia

Dudley Digges

Dudley Digges

as Elihu P. Quissenberry

Claire Dodd

Claire Dodd

as Norma

Henry O'Neill

Henry O'Neill

as J.R. Dickinson

Robert Barrat

Robert Barrat

as Dawson