Howard Running Bear Is a Turtle (3 Apr. 1963)

American Indians employed in NYC as "high floor construction workers" are a close knit group that follow tribal customs. A loveless arranged marriage that has not worked out eventually ... See full summary »

Director:

Harry Harris

Writers:

Alvin Sargent, Ernest Kinoy

Stars:

Paul Burke, Horace McMahon, Harry Bellaver

Cast

Episode complete credited cast:
Paul Burke	...	Det. Adam Flint
Horace McMahon	...	Lt. Michael 'Mike' Parker
Harry Bellaver	...	Det. Frank Arcaro
Piper Laurie	...	Mary Highmark
Perry Lopez	...	Howard Running Bear
Juano Hernandez	...	Oscar Loon
Paul Richards	...	Joseph Highmark (as Paul E. Richards)
Anita Dangler	...	Maidie Craven
William LeMassena	...	Mr. Thomanini (as William Le Massena)
Cicely Tyson	...	Darlene Knox
Chet London	...	George Masters
Peter Gumeny	...	Castigan
Doris Rich	...	Mrs. Highmark
Mickey Freeman	...	Bartender
Carolyn Brenner	...	Italian Woman

Storyline

American Indians employed in NYC as "high floor construction workers" are a close knit group that follow tribal customs. A loveless arranged marriage that has not worked out eventually leads to a fatal fight between a husband and the tribesman she really loves.Rather than telling the NYPD the truth, the tribe "honors" the dead man by saying nothing.

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Plot Keywords:

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Genres:

Action | Crime | Drama

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

3 April 1963 (USA)

Filming Locations:

90 Park Avenue, Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Shelle Productions, Screen Gems

Technical Specs

Runtime:

60 min

Sound Mix:

Mono (RCA Sound Recording)

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

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