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The Massacre (1912)

“A TRAGI-DRAMA OF AMERICA'S PAST IN TWO UNFORGETTABLE ACTS - Being an account of the tragic events befalling the Cavalry of Gen. George Custer and the innocents in his care at Little Big Horn”

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In the dusty plains of a bygone era, Stephen, an army scout, proffers his heart to a maiden, only to discover that hers belongs to another. Brokenhearted, he returns to the army's embrace, whilst the woman and her chosen suitor unite in matrimony and welcome a child to the world. Two years hence, they join a wagon train heading west, unknowingly venturing into perilous territory. Meanwhile, Stephen partakes in a devastating raid on an Indian village, sparking a thirst for revenge among the surviving natives. As fate would have it, Stephen is assigned to the military escort tasked with safeguarding the wagon train, unknowingly carrying the woman he once loved and her family. Their journey is marked by the tense anticipation of danger, culminating in a meticulously orchestrated attack by the aggrieved Indians when the wagons halt for respite. As the woman he could never forget breathes her last, Stephen pledges to safeguard the child of the man she chose over him, a man who just fell in the heat of battle. The child grows into a woman under his watchful eyes, kindling familiar feelings. However, a stranger claims her affection before Stephen can make his move. With his unrequited love and newfound duty, Stephen ventures to the Northwestern frontier, joining the government's fight against the Indians. It is here, amidst the chaos of war, that Stephen encounters the life he swore to shield, fulfilling his promise in the grueling aftermath of one of history's deadliest massacres and Indian battles. The gratitude of the young husband, returning to find his wife safe, is a testament to Stephen's unwavering loyalty and love, a poignant tribute to the drama that unfolded on the stage of The Massacre.

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The Massacre is an action movie featuring Wilfred Lucas.

The Massacre is currently streaming on Fandor.