Coyote Summer (1996)

Director:

Matias Alvarez

Writer:

Karen Krenis (writer)

Genre:

Action | Adventure

Plot:

Plot Keywords:

Horse | Young Woman | Independent Film

Cast

Vinessa Shaw	...	Callie Carpenter
Adam Beach	...	Rafe Acuna
Bruce Weitz	...	Snapper
Cindy Pickett	...	Maggie Foster
Ed Lauter	...	Mitchell Foster
Michelle St. John	...	Rachel
Gordon Tootoosis	...	Mopeah
Susan Damante-Shaw	...	Helen Carpenter (as Susan Shaw)
Dennis Saylor	...	Enforcer
Darren Cooper	...	Jacob
Kimberly Fay	...	Lynn
Frank Gerrish	...	Cabbie
Tom Proctor	...	Little Max
Bus Riley	...	Veterinarian
Matthew L. Batala	...	Jimmy

Runtime:

93 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Sound Mix:

Ultra Stereo

Certification:

Australia:PG | Germany:o.Al. | USA:G

Filming Locations:

Salt Lake City, Utah, USA

Company:

Leucadia Film Corporation

Soundtrack:

One With The Wind

Another mixed-up-teen-turns-into-a-winner story, a fine one

Teenage Callie has a wild streak. When her mother goes to London on business, she sends Callie to her sister's ranch for a dose of hard work and responsibility. Callie is sullen, at first, naturally, but perks up at the sight of a beautiful but wild black horse. When she overhears of the horse's destruction, due to his inability to be tamed, she arranges to steal the horse with a fellow ranch hand named Rafe. In hiding, the two begin to calm the horse and start his training. It works. But, will their hideaway be discovered? This is a nice story for teenagers with beautiful scenery. Callie's fast track to being a great rider is not too believable, but her determination to better herself and the lovely horse are genuine. All of the supporting actors, including Adam Beach as Rafe, are an added bonus. If you have teenage children or want to show a worthy movie to a group of teenagers with some character building ingredients, this is not a bad choice at all. It's lovely setting and storyline of empowering teens will be welcomed by all.