Little Big Man (1970) – Filming Locations
Western / Comedy / Adventure / Drama · Directed by Arthur Penn · Starring Dustin Hoffman, Faye Dunaway
Jack Crabb, looking back from extreme old age, tells of his life being raised by Indians and fighting with General Custer.
Where was Little Big Man filmed?
- Calgary, Canada, Calgary – Various scenes depicting the American frontier and Native American territories. The Calgary region and surrounding Alberta landscape served as the primary location for frontier and Native American village scenes due to its authentic terrain and production logistics
- Montana, United States, Montana – Battle sequences and scenes depicting the Little Bighorn engagement. The actual historical site of Custer's Last Stand provides authentic terrain for the film's climactic battle sequences and historical authenticity
- South Dakota, United States, South Dakota – Frontier landscape and wilderness sequences. The Black Hills provided authentic Western landscape for multiple sequences depicting the American frontier environment
- Los Angeles, United States, Los Angeles – Interior sequences and controlled production scenes. Studio facilities were used for interior shots and sequences requiring controlled conditions, while exteriors utilized authentic frontier locations