Custer's Last Stand (serial) the same year, the serial was edited into an 84-minute feature film, which was released under the same name. The serial follows multiple plot threads, centering on a "Medicine Arrow" taken in battle and a secret gold mine, in the lead up to the Battle of Little Big Horn. Commenting on the plot, Cline notes that this serial contains several historical characters in a purely fictitious setting. "The story rambled through a series of loosely connected plots and sub plots" leading to Little Big Horn. Custer's Last Stand was well received by action fans, regardless of its historical inaccuracies. Custer's
Last stand killed. This however allowed Mike Durant to survive long enough for one of the local warlords to take him prisoner. The US was ultimately able to arrange for his release and he was returned home. In some cases, troops will make a last stand to protect their ruler or leader. When Rome was attacked in 1527 by the army of the Holy Roman Empire under Emperor Charles V, over 20,000 troops stormed the city. The 189 Swiss Guards made a last stand against the massive army by forming a square around St. Peter's Basilica to give Pope Clement VII time