A Man Called Horse

A Man Called Horse is a book by Dorothy M. Johnson which was originally published under the title Indian Country (ISBN 0803275854) and which was filmed in 1970 with Richard Harris in the lead role.

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Dorothy M. Johnson - 1970 - Richard Harris

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The protagonist is an English aristocrat who is captured by a Lakota tribe. Initially enslaved, he comes to respect his captors' culture and also to gain their respect. Joining the tribe, he undergoes painful initiation rites, takes the native name "Horse", and becomes a respected member of the tribe and ultimately their leader.

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English - Aristocrat - Lakota - Initiation rite

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Two sequels to the original movie were made, both with Harris reprising his role:

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• Return of a Man Called Horse (1976)
• Triumphs of a Man Called Horse (1983)
 
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