Powwow Highway (1988)
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- R
- 1h 31min
- Adventure, Drama
- 24 Feb 1989 (USA)
- Movie
Two Northern Cheyenne men take a road trip from Montana to New Mexico to bail out the sister of one of them who has been framed and arrested in Santa Fe. On the way, they begin to reconnect to their spiritual heritage.
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Awards:
- 2 wins & 4 nominations.
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Cast verified as complete
| A Martinez | ... |
Buddy Red Bow
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| Gary Farmer | ... |
Philbert Bono
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| Joanelle Romero | ... |
Bonnie Red Bow
(as Joannelle Nadine Romero)
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| Amanda Wyss | ... |
Rabbit Layton
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| Sam Vlahos | ... |
Chief Joseph
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Wayne Waterman | ... |
Wolf Tooth
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Margot Kane | ... |
Imogene
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| Geoffrey Rivas | ... |
Sandy Youngblood
(as Geoff Rivas)
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| Roscoe Born | ... |
Agent Jack Novall
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| John Trudell | ... |
Louie Short Hair
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| Wes Studi | ... |
Buff
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| Tony Frank | ... |
Captain Roberts
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Chrissie McDonald | ... |
Jane Red Bow
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Sky Seals | ... |
Sky Red Bow
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| Maria Antoinette Rogers | ... |
Aunt Harriet
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Nicholas Anthony | ... |
Condo-Man
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Kandi Brooks | ... |
Hi-Fi Hut Cashier
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Dalin Gomez | ... |
Lucinda Sanchez
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| Rodney A. Grant | ... |
Brave on Horse
(as Rodney Grant)
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| Graham Greene | ... |
Vietnam Vet
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Irene Handren-Seals | ... |
Jail Guard
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Lafayette J. Harris | ... |
Stockyard Foreman
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Bill T. Head | ... |
Sioux Driver
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Ron Holmstrom | ... |
Police Officer
(as Ron Holstrom)
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Mike Means | ... |
Young Buddy
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| Marc Miles | ... |
Patrolman
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Nuchie Nashoba | ... |
Condo-Woman
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Rogene Not Afraid | ... |
Floozy
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Leigh Opitz | ... |
Waitress
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| Randal Patrick | ... |
Hi-Fi & Car Salesman
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Stephanie Roberts | ... |
Secretary
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Ariane Rowland | ... |
Young Bonnie
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Chris Rowland | ... |
Light Cloud
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Keith Shoulder Blade | ... |
Young Philbert
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Titus Shoulder Blade | ... |
Manny
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Adam Taylor | ... |
Bull Miller
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Patricia Van Ingen | ... |
Pueblo Woman
(as Pat Van Ingen)
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| Floyd 'Red Crow' Westerman | ... |
CB Radio Voice (voice)
(as Floyd Westerman)
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| Del Zamora | ... |
Fidel de Baca
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James 'JR' Pollard | ... |
Bar Patron (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Jonathan Wacks | ||
Written by
| David Seals | ... | (based on the novel by) |
| Janet Heaney | ... | (screenplay) & |
| Jean Stawarz | ... | (screenplay) |
Produced by
| George Harrison | ... | executive producer |
| Carl Kraines | ... | associate producer |
| Denis O'Brien | ... | executive producer |
| Jan Wieringa | ... | producer |
Music by
| Barry Goldberg | ||
Cinematography by
| Toyomichi Kurita | ||
Editing by
| Jim Stewart | ... | (as James Austin Stewart) |
Editorial Department
| Mark L. Mitchell | ... | second assistant editor |
| Dan Muscarella | ... | color timer |
| Hilarie Roope | ... | associate editor |
| Lois Trent-Bring | ... | negative cutter |
Casting By
| Junie Lowry-Johnson | ... | (as Junie Lowry) |
Production Design by
| Cynthia Sowder | ||
Art Direction by
| Don Diers | ||
Set Decoration by
| Celeste Lee | ||
Costume Design by
| Isis Mussenden | ||
Makeup Department
| Angela Nogaro | ... | hair stylist / makeup artist |
| Joanna Robinson | ... | key hair stylist / key makeup artist |
Production Management
| Aron Warner | ... | production manager |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Lee Alan McConnell | ... | second assistant director (as L.A. McConnell) |
| Susan E. Novick | ... | third assistant director (as Sue Kaplan) |
| Kelly Schroeder | ... | first assistant director |
Art Department
| Marcie Begleiter | ... | storyboard artist (as Marcie Dale) |
| Patrick Cassidy | ... | assistant set decorator |
| César Díez Álava | ... | prop man |
| Batia Grafka | ... | property master |
| Paul Arthur Hartman | ... | on-set dresser |
| Patty Chan Morrison | ... | art department coordinator |
| Joel Ross | ... | lead man |
| Daniel J. Smiley | ... | construction coordinator |
| Margie Stillwell | ... | lead scenic |
Sound Department
| Terrisa Algarin | ... | foley walker |
| Dody Dorn | ... | supervising sound editor |
| Michael Dressel | ... | foley editor |
| Wayne Heitman | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Matthew Iadarola | ... | re-recording mixer |
| George Leong | ... | boom operator |
| Ed Novick | ... | sound mixer |
| Cybele O'Brien | ... | assistant sound editor |
Special Effects by
| David Maughan | ... | special effects |
| G. Lynn Maughan | ... | special effects supervisor |
| Scot Silver | ... | special effects |
Stunts
| Rick Barker | ... | stunts |
| Shelley S. Boyle | ... | stunts (as Shelley Boyle) |
| Tim Carroll | ... | stunts |
| Summer Eubanks | ... | stunts |
| Randy Fife | ... | stunt coordinator (as Randy 'Fife') / stunts (as Randy 'Fife') |
| Elena Fondacaro | ... | stunts (as Elena Bertagnolli) |
| Ron Holmstrom | ... | stunt driver |
| Ben Loggins | ... | stunts |
| Lee Sollenberger | ... | stunt prep: cars |
| Russell Towery | ... | stunts |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Andrea Chesney | ... | camera loader |
| Kenny Christiansen | ... | best boy electric (as Ken Christiansen) |
| Tom Countryman | ... | camera car operator |
| Paul Cuffee | ... | electrician / key grip: second unit |
| Michael K. Davis | ... | lighting technician |
| Suzanne Hanover | ... | still photographer (as Suzanne Lee Hanover) |
| Steven Kline | ... | second assistant camera |
| Bob Leitelt | ... | grip |
| Kyle T. MacDowell | ... | grip |
| Mike Moad | ... | dolly grip |
| Vince Onken | ... | electrician |
| Les Percy | ... | key grip |
| Charles Smith | ... | best boy grip |
| Philip Alan Waters | ... | additional camera operator / camera operator: "b" camera |
| Jorgen Wedseltoft | ... | first assistant camera |
| John Zumpano | ... | gaffer |
Casting Department
| Janet Cunningham | ... | location casting: Santa Fe |
| Elisa Goodman | ... | casting associate: Los Angeles |
| William A. Johnson | ... | casting secretary (as Bill Johnson) |
| Dixie Webster | ... | location casting |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Hartsell Taylor | ... | wardrobe supervisor |
Location Management
| Kevin Halloran | ... | location manager |
Music Department
| Tom Carlin | ... | music editor |
| Paulinho Da Costa | ... | music performer |
| Marylata Elton | ... | music coordinator |
| Howie Epstein | ... | music performer |
| Phil Kenzie | ... | music performer |
| Joe Regis | ... | music supervisor |
| Scott Stambler | ... | music editor |
Script and Continuity Department
| Veronica Flynn | ... | script supervisor |
Transportation Department
| Michael K. Davis | ... | driver |
| Ron Holmstrom | ... | transportation captain (as Ron Holstrom) |
| Daniel Phillips | ... | transportation coordinator |
Additional Crew
| Diana Adams | ... | production accountant |
| Benjamin Allanoff | ... | production coordinator |
| Kathie Broyles | ... | title designer |
| Dennis Davidson | ... | publicity campaign |
| Hanay Geiogamah | ... | technical advisor |
| Bill Johnson | ... | casting assistant |
| Brian McMillan | ... | animal trainer |
| Vikki McMillan | ... | animal wrangler |
| Jeffrey A. Okun | ... | title designer |
| Paula Randol-Smith | ... | production assistant (uncredited) |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Warner Bros. (1989) (United States) (theatrical)
- Cannon/VMP (1990) (Germany) (VHS)
- Koch Media (2009) (Germany) (DVD)
- Image Entertainment (2011) (United States) (DVD)
- HandMade Films (1990) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- América Vídeo (Brazil) (VHS)
- Anchor Bay Entertainment (United States) (VHS)
- The Criterion Channel (2023) (United States) (tv) (streaming)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Consolidated Film Industries (CFI) (titles and opticals)
- DDA Public Relations (publicity)
- Filmtrucks (location services)
- JDH Sound (re-recording facilities)
- Montana Film Office (special thanks)
- Sonic Kitchen (sound editing)
- Visual Icon (exclusive clip and still licensing)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
Cheerful Philbert embarks on a spiritual quest by bartering for a car in Lame Deer (Montana). Jaded activist Buddy asks for a ride to Santa Fe, New Mexico to help his sister Bonnie, who's been arrested on trumped up charges. The trip weaving reality and vision detours with vignettes of Native realities and ends with a collision of cultures, corporate, and federal interests. Based on the David Seals book. Written by JAB |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | Film debut of Wes Studi. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in The Dream Team/Sing/Troop Beverly Hills/Crusoe/Powwow Highway (1989). See more » |
| Soundtracks | Sweet Fire of Love See more » |
| Crazy Credits | The cast can be seen walking along the highway for part of the ending credits. See more » |
| Quotes |
Aunt Harriet:
I get sick of being asked... for good old Indian wisdom. I've got none. So get the hell out of here! See more » |