
Feature film — 1958
Tonka (1958)
Young Indian brave White Bull captures and tames a wild stallion and names him Tonka. But when White Bull's cruel cousin claims Tonka for his own and mistreats the horse, White Bull sets him free. Tonka finally finds a home with Capt. Keogh and the 7th Calvary, and in 1876, rides into the Battle of Little Big Horn with General Armstrong Custer, becoming its only survivor.
The note
Stay for the details.
A high-signal pick with 40 votes.
Community reviews
What viewers are saying
Sign in to leave a review for everyone to see. Reviews are tied to your account so the community can trust what's shared.
Loading reviews…
Director: Lewis R. Foster
On screen
Cast & crew

Sal Mineo
White Bull

Philip Carey
Captain Myles Keogh

Jerome Courtland
Lieutenant Henry Nowlan

H.M. Wynant
Yellow Bull

Joy Page
Prairie Flower

Britt Lomond
General George Armstrong Custer

Rafael Campos
Strong Bear

Herbert Rudley
Captain Benteen
Sydney Smith
General Alfred Howe Terry

John War Eagle
Chief Sitting Bull

Gregg Martell
Corporal Korn

Slim Pickens
Ace
Similar titles












