Son of the Morning Star

1h 33min

Drama

War & Politics

The story of George Custer, Crazy Horse and the events prior to the battle of the Little Bighorn, told from the different perspectives of two women.

Production Companies

The Mount Company

Preston Stephen Fischer Company

Republic Television

Episodes

Cast

Episode 1

1. Episode 1

1h 33min

3rd Feb 1991

The story is told from the point of view of Custer's wife Elizabeth (Rosanna Arquette) and from the point of view of an Indian maiden whose agency name is Kate Bighead.The story begins with Custer at his post as commander of Fort Riley, Kansas in 1866.

Episode 2

2. Episode 2

1h 33min

4th Feb 1991

Story of the life of Native American inspirational hero Crazy Horse is crosscut with Custer's, two lives that will intertwine and culminate with the Battle of the Little Big Horn on June 25, 1876.

First air date

3rd Feb 1991

Last air date

4th Feb 1991

Status

Ended

Type

Miniseries

Original language

en

Networks