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Ishi: The Last of His Tribe

  • TV Movie
  • 19781978
  • 1h 40m
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6.8/10
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Ishi: The Last of His Tribe (1978)
Drama

In 1911 in Northern California, a rancher found a naked, unconscious Indian, near death, lying in his horse corral. After he was revived and brought back to health, it was eventually discove... Read allIn 1911 in Northern California, a rancher found a naked, unconscious Indian, near death, lying in his horse corral. After he was revived and brought back to health, it was eventually discovered that the Indian, named Ishi, was the last surviving member of a small tribe called the... Read allIn 1911 in Northern California, a rancher found a naked, unconscious Indian, near death, lying in his horse corral. After he was revived and brought back to health, it was eventually discovered that the Indian, named Ishi, was the last surviving member of a small tribe called the Yahi, which had been decimated by disease, starvation and clashes with other tribes high ... Read all

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6.8/10
70
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  • Director
    • Robert Ellis Miller
  • Writers
    • Theodora Kroeber Quinn(novel "Ishi in Two Worlds")
    • Christopher Trumbo
    • Dalton Trumbo
  • Stars
    • Dennis Weaver
    • Eloy Casados
    • Devon Ericson
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  • Director
    • Robert Ellis Miller
  • Writers
    • Theodora Kroeber Quinn(novel "Ishi in Two Worlds")
    • Christopher Trumbo
    • Dalton Trumbo
  • Stars
    • Dennis Weaver
    • Eloy Casados
    • Devon Ericson
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    Dennis Weaver
    Dennis Weaver
    • Prof. Benjamin Fulleras Prof. Benjamin Fuller
    Eloy Casados
    Eloy Casados
    • Ishi - as Manas Ishi - as Man
    Devon Ericson
    Devon Ericson
    • Lushi -as Teenageras Lushi -as Teenager
    Joaquín Martínez
    Joaquín Martínez
    • Grandfatheras Grandfather
    Geno Silva
    Geno Silva
    • Elder Uncleas Elder Uncle
    Joseph Runningfox
    Joseph Runningfox
    • Ishi - as Teenageras Ishi - as Teenager
    Lois Red Elk
    Lois Red Elk
    • Grandmotheras Grandmother
    Gregory Cruz
    Gregory Cruz
    • Timawi -as Teenageras Timawi -as Teenager
    • (as Gregory Norman Cruz)
    Arliene Nofchissey Williams
    • Motheras Mother
    Michael Medina
    • Ishi - as Boyas Ishi - as Boy
    Patricia Ganera
    • Lushi - as Girlas Lushi - as Girl
    Eddie Marquez
    • Timawi -as Boyas Timawi -as Boy
    Dennis Dimster
    Dennis Dimster
    • Tad Fulleras Tad Fuller
    Wayne Heffley
    Wayne Heffley
    • Sheriff Lockhartas Sheriff Lockhart
    Peter Brandon
    • Dr. Robbinsas Dr. Robbins
    Missy Gold
    Missy Gold
    • Little Girlas Little Girl
    Jay W. MacIntosh
    Jay W. MacIntosh
    • Music Hall Singeras Music Hall Singer
    Ernest D. Paul
    • Bartonas Barton
    • Director
      • Robert Ellis Miller
    • Writers
      • Theodora Kroeber Quinn(novel "Ishi in Two Worlds")
      • Christopher Trumbo
      • Dalton Trumbo
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    In 1911 in Northern California, a rancher found a naked, unconscious Indian, near death, lying in his horse corral. After he was revived and brought back to health, it was eventually discovered that the Indian, named Ishi, was the last surviving member of a small tribe called the Yahi, which had been decimated by disease, starvation and clashes with other tribes high in the mountains, and was so reclusive that none of the area's white residents, and few of its Indians, knew of their existence or had ever even heard of them. Ishi was studied and eventually befriended by a San Francisco anthropologist, who wrote a book about him, upon which this film was based. —frankfob2@yahoo.com
    extinctionsurvivalnative americanbased on novel
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    • Connections
      Version of The Last of His Tribe (1992)

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    I haven't seen this movie but I've seen the documentary. The main culprit of their extinction was genocide by the white population incl. disease and starvation. However, why is it in the plot summary it says they clash with other tribes which sounds like it lead to their ultimate demise. If this is how the movie is, then it's another Hollywood propaganda sensitizing the truth. The Yahi was exterminated by white people, by the time of Ishi feuding tribes were unheard of because they've been eradicated by that time. So, I wonder how many flaws and false information are in this movie.

    Also, Ishi wasn't found on a horse. He was found hiding in a barn and the owner pushed him down in fear.
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    • Release date
      • December 20, 1978 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Ishi - Der Letzte seines Stammes
    • Filming locations
      • California, USA
    • Production company
      • Edward & Mildred Lewis Productions
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 40 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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