Tonka(1958)
The untold story behind the West's strangest legend!
Tonka Synopsis
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.
Tonka (1958) is a adventure, drama, family and western film directed by Lewis R. Foster, released on December 25, 1958 with a runtime of 1h 38m. It stars Sal Mineo, Philip Carey, Jerome Courtland and H.M. Wynant. Viewers rate it 6.3 out of 10 across 40 ratings.
- Director:
- Lewis R. Foster
- Writers:
- Lillie Hayward, David Appel, Lewis R. Foster
- Producers:
- James C. Pratt
- Cinematographer:
- Loyal Griggs
- Composer:
- Oliver Wallace
- Status:
- Released
Tonka Cast & Crew
Main cast
Sal Mineo
as White Bull
Philip Carey
as Captain Myles Keogh
Jerome Courtland
as Lieutenant Henry Nowlan
H.M. Wynant
as Yellow Bull
Joy Page
as Prairie Flower
Britt Lomond
as General George Armstrong Custer
Rafael Campos
as Strong Bear
Herbert Rudley
as Captain Benteen
- Sydney Smith
Sydney Smith
as General Alfred Howe Terry
John War Eagle
as Chief Sitting Bull
Gregg Martell
as Corporal Korn
Slim Pickens
as Ace
Key crew
Directed by Lewis R. Foster, written by Lillie Hayward, David Appel and Lewis R. Foster, produced by James C. Pratt.
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Tonka Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.3/10 from 40 ratings.
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Tonka – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Tonka online?
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Tonka (1958) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Tonka?
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The main cast of Tonka (1958) includes Sal Mineo, Philip Carey, Jerome Courtland, H.M. Wynant and Joy Page. The film was directed by Lewis R. Foster. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Tonka released?
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Tonka was released on December 25, 1958 and runs for 1h 38m.
Is Tonka worth watching?
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Tonka (1958) holds an average rating of 6.3 out of 10 from 40 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy adventure, drama and family films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.