dash errol flynn bring his usual flair for drama in this historically flaw but entertain film of the life of george armstrong custer . the dashing and jovial flynn essay custer from his day at west point a a reckless and headstrong cadet and through the civil war year in an extraordinarily generous and partisan interpretation of history and and finally a the nonpareil indian fighter whose blunder at the little big horn be excuse a a sacrifice by custer of his command a a way of expose the corruption of government official and post trader as well a a protest of the unfair treatment of the plain indian . olivia de havilland and flynn co star in several other film and score a the devoted and adore libby bacon and and anthony quinn look the part a the fierce sioux chief crazy horse . the film battle scene be excellent . the civil war battle be brief and be show a several vignette in which custer and seemingly support by just a handful of trooper and hammer the confederate army into submission . custer last fight against the indian be a grand spectacle and a savage clash between red men and white and with no quarter give in a wild mix of military might between determine fight men . great direction and cinematography and casting and wonderful music by max steiner make this film a hollywood classic .