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Director:
Writer (WGA):
James Redford (written by)
Release Date:
24 November 2002 (USA) more
Plot:
The story revolves around the legend of the skin walkers or "S Dubs", a folk legend from Utah about the spirits of murdered Indians returning to seek revenge upon those who disrespect the land. full summary | full synopsis
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Cast
(Cast overview, first billed only)| Harrison Lowe | ... | Roman George | |
| James Dalgam | ... | Bister | |
| Adam Beach | ... | Jim Chee | |
| Saginaw Grant | ... | Wilson Sam | |
| Nicholas Bartolo | ... | Tommy Nakai | |
| Jon Proudstar | ... | Davis Nakai | |
| Misty Upham | ... | Nina | |
| Drew Lacafa | ... | Bobby | |
| Sheila Tousey | ... | Emma Leaphorn | |
| Wes Studi | ... | Lt. Joe Leaphorn | |
| Apesanahkwat | ... | Capt. Butler | |
| Marla Finn | ... | German woman | |
| Michael Greyeyes | ... | Dr. Stone | |
| Ryan Polequaptewa | ... | Lonnie Mack | |
| Noah Watts | ... | Ruben Maze |
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100 min
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Finland:K-11 (DVD rating)
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Revealing mistakes: The knife found in Chee's tire is held in place by grey putty, clearly seen and covering the tire tread. more
Quotes:
Jim Chee:
I don't see how I can do this.
Wilson Sam:
Do what?
Jim Chee:
This case. It's too much.
Wilson Sam:
Wrong, Jim. Cop, medicine man, garbage man... No matter who you are, the dark wind blows on everyone, Jim. You just have to push yourself through it.
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I noticed that "Skinwalkers" was filmed in the Phoenix area, but Mr. Redford knew that he'd not be filming taboo places around Phoenix as was a problem with "Dark Wind".
Navajo and those associated closely with the language will note that the actors are not flawless by any stretch, but at least they tried. Adam Beach is interested in the language and the people. I give credit for trying... twice! ("Windtalkers")
Tony Hillerman's books are always going to be better than his movies. I think the reason that they made Leaphorn so ignorant of his people's ways is so that bilighana (Anglo) (and you have to admit that most people watching any movie are not going to be Navajo) can understand why Chee does some of the things he does. Makes sense to Navajo and friends, but most others would just turn it off thinking it "weird" without the movie explaining thoughts and motives.
I hope this is enough of a success that they will try ALL of Mr. Hillerman's books which honor the beauty of a gentle people and their beautiful home. I would like to see them try Navajo actors, but Adam Beach is giving an admirable performance, especially in capturing the wonderful quiet ways of the Navajo.