Dakota is Benton's army scout, who warns him not to pursue the attackers immediately because they use false trails to lure pursuers into ambushes. He advises Benton during his first encounter with hostile Indians and later defects to the Indian side. When Custer shoots deserters, Dakota is among those killed.
John Matthews has 7 screen credits in a career dating back to 1957. Signature works include Sleuth, The Great Sioux Massacre, Shock Corridor. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
