Trail of Tears (8 Apr. 1971)

When the United States government ignores the treaties it signed with the Cherokee Indian tribe, their chief attempts to litigate the issue in the Georgia courts. Unsuccessful, the tribe is... See full summary »

Director:

Lane Slate

Writer:

Lane Slate

Stars:

June Carter Cash, Johnny Cash, Joseph Cotten

Cast

Episode credited cast:
June Carter Cash
Johnny Cash	...	John Ross
Joseph Cotten	...	Narrator
Mike Crow	...	Elias Boudinot
Melvyn Douglas
Pat Hingle	...	President George Washington
Victor Mohica	...	John Ridge
Jack Palance	...	President Andrew Jackson
William Redfield	...	Rev. Samuel Worcestor
Paulette Smart	...	Mrs. Ross

Storyline

When the United States government ignores the treaties it signed with the Cherokee Indian tribe, their chief attempts to litigate the issue in the Georgia courts. Unsuccessful, the tribe is forcibly relocated to Oklahoma, losing 4000 people in the long march that became known as "The Trail of Tears".

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Plot Keywords:

oklahoma | georgia | cherokee indian | treaty | trail of tears | 

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Genres:

Biography | Drama | History

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Details

Language:

English

Release Date:

8 April 1971 (USA)

Company Credits

Technical Specs

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

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