Little Big Man

Jack Crabb is born, marking the beginning of a life filled with remarkable events. Growing up, he becomes part of significant historical moments, which shape his unique perspective.

In 1859, when Jack is just ten years old, he witnesses the tragic massacre of his family by the Pawnee tribe. This horrifying event forces him and his sister, Caroline, into a life they never anticipated.

After his family's massacre, Jack is taken to a Cheyenne village by a warrior. He is adopted by Old Lodge Skins, the tribal leader, and begins a new life within the Cheyenne community.

During his time among the Cheyenne, Jack unintentionally creates a rivalry with Younger Bear. However, when Jack risks his life to save Younger Bear from a Pawnee warrior, they become friends.

At 16 years old, Jack is captured by U.S. cavalry troops during a skirmish. In an effort to survive, he renounces his Native American roots, leading him to a different fate.

After his capture, Jack is placed under the care of Reverend Silas Pendrake and his wife, Louise. Struggling with Louise's conflicting nature, Jack ultimately leaves their home after a shocking discovery.

Jack becomes an apprentice to a snake-oil salesman named Merriweather. Their fraudulent schemes lead to a joyful reunion with Caroline, who seeks to transform Jack into a gunslinger.

Jack encounters the legendary Wild Bill Hickok in a saloon. Inspired by him, Jack gains valuable skills, but a fatal confrontation forces him to reevaluate his life choices as a gunslinger.

Jack eventually marries a Swedish woman named Olga and partners in a general store. Unfortunately, their plans collapse due to deceit, leading to further struggles in their lives.

While seeking a new beginning in the West, tragedy strikes when their stagecoach is attacked by Cheyenne warriors. Jack's frantic search for Olga draws him back to his Native connections.

Jack joins Custer's 7th Cavalry as a muleskinner, desperately seeking information about his wife. His experiences during military confrontations lead him to witness horrific acts against the Cheyenne.

Jack faces unimaginable loss when a violent assault on a Cheyenne camp results in the deaths of Sunshine, the woman he loves, and their child. This loss indicates the weight of his increasingly complex past.

On June 25, 1876, Jack witnesses the infamous Battle of Little Bighorn. The events unfold around him, encapsulating a moment of both personal and collective tragedy, as he confronts loyalty and vengeance.

Following the war, Jack's life deteriorates as he spirals into alcoholism while in Deadwood, South Dakota. A brief encounter with Wild Bill Hickok gives him a moment of clarity before more losses strike.

In 1970, now 121 years old, Jack reflects on his extraordinary life in a conversation with a historian. His tales reveal a deep sense of loss and longing, as memories of a bygone era surround him.