Custer of the West is a 1967 American epic Western film directed by Robert Siodmak that presents a highly fictionalised version of the life and death of George Armstrong Custer, starring Robert Shaw as Custer, Robert Ryan, Ty Hardin, Jeffrey Hunter, and Mary Ure. It is the first film production from Cinerama Releasing Corporation. The film was shot entirely in Spain.
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Cinematography | Cecilio Paniagua
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Edited by | Peter Parasheles
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Production company | Security Pictures |
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Running time | 141 minutes
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Country | United States
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Language | English
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Budget | $4 million
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Box office | $400,000 (US/Canada rentals)
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