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Tonka (1958)

The untold story behind the West's strangest legend!

6.3audience score
40 votes on TMDB
Released December 25, 1958Runtime 1h 38mDirector Lewis R. Foster

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.

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Cast of Tonka

Sal Mineo

Sal Mineo

White Bull
Philip Carey

Philip Carey

Captain Myles Keogh
Jerome Courtland

Jerome Courtland

Lieutenant Henry Nowlan
H.M. Wynant

H.M. Wynant

Yellow Bull
Joy Page

Joy Page

Prairie Flower
Britt Lomond

Britt Lomond

General George Armstrong Custer
Rafael Campos

Rafael Campos

Strong Bear
Herbert Rudley

Herbert Rudley

Captain Benteen
John War Eagle

John War Eagle

Chief Sitting Bull
Gregg Martell

Gregg Martell

Corporal Korn
Slim Pickens

Slim Pickens

Ace
Robert "Buzz" Henry

Robert "Buzz" Henry

Lieutenant Crittenden (as Robert Buzz Henry)

About Tonka

Where can I watch Tonka?

Tonka is available to rent or buy in the United States on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home.

Who stars in Tonka?

Tonka stars Sal Mineo, Philip Carey, Jerome Courtland, H.M. Wynant, Joy Page.

Who directed Tonka?

Tonka was directed by Lewis R. Foster.

How long is Tonka?

Tonka has a runtime of 1h 38m.

What is Tonka about?

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.