[norton]

Not having seen the movie and not sure I will.
But, Ira Hayes was a study in culture/race contrasts of that period. I don't think the intent of the film was to shoe horn a second layer of self analysis on top of the one that lies near center of the story.

Besides, I'm still mad that someone in Hollyweird stuck a token Moor into a perfectly good Robin Hood movie a few years back.

[EveningStar]

Besides, I'm still mad that someone in Hollyweird stuck a token Moor into a perfectly good Robin Hood movie a few years back.

You racist! :)

[Doctor Stochastic]

Historical precedent. Scott's novel, Ivanhoe.

[Future Snake Eater]

That "token Moor" was the best thing about that crappy movie (with the possible exception of Alan Rickman).