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DRAMA . 1934 . 1h 10m . 5.4/10

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"Strikes like the wrath of the gods for America's forgotten million!"

Upon the death of his father, who was the tribal chieftain, Joe Thunder Horse returns to the reservation of his youth, only to discover that his people are dying of various diseases and are being systematically cheated of their possessions and basic rights by crooked Indian agents. He heads to Washington in hopes of righting these wrongs, only to experience prejudice and hatred all along the way.

Starring Richard Barthelmess, Ann Dvorak, Dudley Digges
5.4/10
Rating
1h 10m
Runtime
1934
Year
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Strikes like the wrath of the gods for America's forgotten million!

Upon the death of his father, who was the tribal chieftain, Joe Thunder Horse returns to the reservation of his youth, only to discover that his people are dying of various diseases and are being systematically cheated of their possessions and basic rights by crooked Indian agents. He heads to Washington in hopes of righting these wrongs, only to experience prejudice and hatred all along the way.

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Cast
Richard Barthelmess stars as Chief Joe Thunderhorse in Massacre.
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Year context
Massacre was released 92 years ago in 1934.
Overview
Upon the death of his father, who was the tribal chieftain, Joe Thunder Horse returns to the reservation of his youth, only to discover that his people are d...
Massacre is a Drama, Western film with a runtime of 1h 10m.

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Release
Status
Released
Runtime
70 min (1h 10m)
Country
Rating
5.4/10 (11 votes)

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What is Massacre about?
Upon the death of his father, who was the tribal chieftain, Joe Thunder Horse returns to the reservation of his youth, only to discover that his people are dying of various diseases and are being systematically cheated of their possessions and basic rights by crooked Indian agents. He heads to Washington in hopes of righting these wrongs, only to experience prejudice and hatred all along the way.
How long is Massacre?
Massacre has a runtime of 70 minutes (1h 10m).
Who stars in Massacre?
The cast of Massacre includes Richard Barthelmess, Ann Dvorak, Dudley Digges, Claire Dodd, Henry O'Neill.
What is the rating of Massacre?
Massacre has a rating of 5.4 out of 10 based on 11 votes on TMDB.

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Drama Western
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