Dances with Wolves
1990
****
Director: Kevin Costner
Cast: Kevin Costner, Mary McDonnell, Graham Greene, Rodney A. Grant
Kevin Costner's directorial debut is a heavy but beautifully crafted story about a disillusioned Civil War veteran who ends up a member of the Sioux tribe. This entertaining old-fashioned Western won seven Oscars, which include best director and best screenplay (Michael Blake adapted his own novel). The original version is nearly three hours long, the director's cut is close to four hours.
