This may not be the most historically accurate piece of film making, but it is an enjoyable way to spend a couple of hours. Shaw is fine as Custer and the rest of the cast hold up well too. The desert landscapes are nothing like the Dakota territories but make for an impressive back drop. What really lets the film down is the storyline. If you are going to tamper with history at least make your version more interesting (see They Died With Their Boots On). The screenplay is too episodic too fully grab your attention with far too many irrelevant sequences purely designed to show off the widescreen process Cinerama. Having said that the film is strangely watchable and I did actually enjoy it.
Review of Custer of the West
