Tonka

Tonka Wakan means the Great One
THE STORY: In the 1870's, an Indian brave named White Bull (played by Sal Mineo) catches a stallion and names him Tonka. White Bull's more powerful cousin Yellow Bull is jealous and takes his horse away, but then abuses the horse. White Bull frees the horse, who eventually is owned by a U.S. Calvary Captain. The captain rides him into the battle with General Custer, where he is killed by the cousin Yellow Bull of all people, but the horse gets finally gets his chance at revenge. Tonka is retired by the Calvary as the only survivor and hero of the battle of the Little Big Horn. White Bull joins the cavalry, and is the only person allowed to ride Tonka as his exercise groom.

BEHIND THE SCENES: Originally conceived as a 5 episode television series, Walt Disney decided to use the material for a theatrical release instead. The movie premiered on December 25, 1958. It was directed by one of the Zorro directors, Lewis R. Foster. He also took on the job of writer (Along with Lillie...

Tonka Wakan means the Great One
My review is of the VHS of this story from Walt Disney, as we are awaiting this DVD release. I will update it if there are any changes from the VHS.

THE STORY: In the 1870's, an Indian brave named White Bull (played by Sal Mineo) catches a stallion and names him Tonka. White Bull's more powerful cousin Yellow Bull is jealous and takes his horse away, but then abuses the horse. White Bull frees the horse, who eventually is owned by a U.S. Calvary Captain. The captain rides him into the battle with General Custer, where he is killed by the cousin Yellow Bull of all people, but the horse gets finally gets his chance at revenge. Tonka is retired by the Calvary as the only survivor and hero of the battle of the Little Big Horn. White Bull joins the cavalry, and is the only person allowed to ride Tonka as his exercise groom. "Tonka Wakan" means the Great One.

BEHIND THE SCENES: The movie has a running time of 97 minutes in its VHS release. Originally conceived as a 5...

TONKA ON DVD
I saw this in the movies when I was a kid. Tonka is one of those great Disney classics. We need this on DVD so I can see it again before I die of old age. How about it Disney? Get on the ball and release it on DVD.

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