Tonka

Tonka

1958 · 98 min · EN · NR · 6.3 (40 votes)
Dir. Lewis R. Foster · Starring Sal Mineo, Philip Carey, Jerome Courtland, H.M. Wynant, Joy Page, Britt Lomond · Music Oliver Wallace

“The untold story behind the West's strangest legend!”

AdventureDramaFamilyWestern

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.

VIBE

A classic tale of a boy and his horse, this film offers a heartwarming journey through loyalty and hardship. It's a nostalgic, sweeping adventure with a touch of bittersweet destiny, perfect for a cozy family viewing.

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