Released in 1990, Dances with Wolves is a landmark Western that broke genre conventions and revitalized interest in epic historical filmmaking. Directed by and starring , the film follows Union Army Lieutenant John Dunbar as he befriends a Lakota Sioux tribe and gradually adopts their way of life. Essential Production Facts
: Kevin Costner invested $3 million of his own money to finish the film after it went over its initial $15 million budget. Balla_coi_lupi_[1080p]_(1990).mp4
: The film received 12 Academy Award nominations and won seven Oscars , including Best Picture and Best Director. Historical and Cultural Context Released in 1990, Dances with Wolves is a
: Before its release, Hollywood insiders mocked the project as "Kevin’s Gate," predicting it would be a financial disaster similar to the notorious flop Heaven's Gate . : The film received 12 Academy Award nominations