Man Called Horse

In 1825, John Morgan (Richard Harris), an English aristocrat, is captured by a tribe of Sioux Indians. Hoping to save his own life by proving his worth, Morgan undergoes the long, painful Sun Vow ritual, where he is hung in a tree by the flesh of his chest. This film, which paints a very detailed portrait of the Sioux customs and lifestyle, spawned two sequels: RETURN OF A MAN CALLED HORSE and TRIUMPHS OF A MAN CALLED HORSE.