Dances with Wolves
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- TMDB rating for Dances with Wolves (opens in a new tab)7.8 / 10(4,866 votes)
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- Director: Kevin Costner
- Cast: Kevin Costner, Mary McDonnell, Graham Greene, Rodney A. Grant, Floyd 'Red Crow' Westerman, Tantoo Cardinal
- Released: Nov 9, 1990
Synopsis
Wounded Civil War soldier John Dunbar tries to commit suicide—and becomes a hero instead. As a reward, he's assigned to his dream post, a remote junction on the Western frontier, and soon makes unlikely friends with the local Sioux tribe.
Source: TMDB (edited as needed)
My commentary
I loved the movie and the themes it touches. Maybe a bit too much of Hollywood at some points, and I also have my reservations regarding the relationship of the main characters. Otherwise, great!
Awards
- Best CinematographyAcademy Awards · Oscar
- Best DirectorAcademy Awards · Oscar
- Best Film EditingAcademy Awards · Oscar
- Best Original ScoreAcademy Awards · Oscar
- Best PictureAcademy Awards · Oscar
- Best SoundAcademy Awards · Oscar
- Best Writing, Adapted ScreenplayAcademy Awards · Oscar
- Dallas-Fort Worth Film Critics Association Award for Best FilmDallas–Fort Worth Film Critics Association
Show 2 more institutions
- National Board of Review Award for Best FilmNational Board of Review of Motion Pictures
- National Board of Review: Top Ten FilmsNational Board of Review of Motion Pictures
- Silver nugget for the best foreign filmOther awards