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2 unusual facts about Sal Mineo


John War Eagle

His roles include appearing as Red Cloud in the historical, western-drama film Tomahawk (1951), starring Van Heflin; and as Chief Sitting Bull in the Disney family, adventure, western-drama film Tonka (1958), the story of a young Sioux boy, played by Sal Mineo on the brink of adulthood tries to tame a wild stallion to prove his courage and strength.

Something About a Soldier

It featured Oscar nominee Sal Mineo in his first and only Broadway leading role as the young soldier, and also the supporting veteran stage and film actors Ralph Meeker and Kevin McCarthy, and newcomers Ken Kercheval and Tony Roberts.


Eric Louzil

Louzil began his career as associate producer of the short film Sonic Boom starring Ricky Nelson, George Kennedy, Sal Mineo and Keith Moon in 1974.

Joy Page

Earlier that year, in her final film role, she played Prairie Flower, a Sioux Indian and mother of White Bull, played by Sal Mineo, in the Walt Disney feature Tonka


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