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They Died with Their Boots On

They Died with Their Boots On

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Status

Released

Release Date

Nov 20, 1941

Runtime

2h 20m

Genres

Western, War, Drama, Romance

User Score

66%

Original Title

They Died with Their Boots On

Production Companies

Warner Bros. Pictures

Director

Raoul Walsh

Description

The story follows General George Armstrong Custer's adventures from his West Point days to his death. He defies orders during the Civil War, trains the 7th Cavalry, appeases Chief Crazy Horse and later engages in bloody battle with the Sioux nation.