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Dances with Wolves, 1990

Starring: Kevin Costner, Mary McDonnell

Directed by: Kevin Costner

Written by: Michael Blake

Language: English, Sioux, Pawnee

Country: USA

Runtime: 181 min

MPAA Rating:

Rating:8.0

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The mood of Dances with Wolves is emotional, captivating, and sincere. The plot centers around interracial relations, redemption, and injustice. It is a drama, adventure, and western movie. Stylistically, Dances with Wolves has a Hollywood tone. In approach, it is serious and realistic. The setting is the USA. Dances with Wolves happens during the American Civil War. The musical score is classical. It is based on a book. Dances with Wolves is known for being a modern classic, controversial, and an Oscar winner. Note that it includes mild violent content, nudity, and profanity.

Summary of Dances with Wolves

A Civil War soldier develops a relationship with a band of Lakota Indians. Attracted by the simplicity of their lifestyle, he chooses to leave his former life behind to be with them. Having observed him, they give the name Dances With Wolves. Soon he is a welcomed member of the tribe and falls in love with a white woman who has been raised in the tribe. Tragedy results when Union soldiers arrive with designs on the land.

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Language:	English, Sioux, Pawnee
Country:	USA
Release date:	19 October 1990
Runtime:	181 min
Awards:	Academy Awards

Awards

Michael Blake for Best Adapted Screenplay at the 1990 Academy Awards

Awarded Best Cinematography at the 1990 Academy Awards

Kevin Costner for Best Director at the 1990 Academy Awards

John Barry for Best Original Score at the 1990 Academy Awards

Awarded Best Picture at the 1990 Academy Awards

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Kevin Costner

as Lt. John J. Dunbar

Mary McDonnell

as Stands With A Fist

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Variety

Costner's directing style is fresh and assured. A sense of surprise and humor accompany Dunbar's adventures at every turn, twisting the narrative gently this way and that and making the journey a real pleasure. Full Review

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by: Staff (Not Credited)

TV Guide

A western for people who are completely ignorant about the genre. Costner's direction is barely competent and frequently clumsy. Full Review

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Is this boring or what?

...and rather silly. All rather schoolboy philosophising. American analysis of its conscience to its treatment of Indians is not usually very edifying, and this is no exception. Nice music though. Read and rate it

20.April.2013
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by: Dr.acula
Dr.acula rated this movie3/10Poor

Dances With Wolves

I thought this movie was great, a realitstic view on relations between Indians and settlers at the time. I love the idea of being able to come together no matter who you are or where you came from. This movie is definately worth watching. Read and rate it

24.January.2011
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by: Kellie
Kellie rated this movie9/10Amazing

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