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Powwow Highway

  • 19881988
  • RR
  • 1h 28m
IMDb RATING
7.1/10
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Powwow Highway (1988)
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Two Northern Cheyenne men take a road trip from Montana to New Mexico to bail out the sister of one of them who has been framed and arrested in Santa Fe. On the way, they begin to reconnect ... Read allTwo Northern Cheyenne men take a road trip from Montana to New Mexico to bail out the sister of one of them who has been framed and arrested in Santa Fe. On the way, they begin to reconnect to their spiritual heritage.Two Northern Cheyenne men take a road trip from Montana to New Mexico to bail out the sister of one of them who has been framed and arrested in Santa Fe. On the way, they begin to reconnect to their spiritual heritage.
IMDb RATING
7.1/10
1.7K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
21,391
519
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    • Director
      • Jonathan Wacks
    • Writers
      • David Seals(based on the novel by)
      • Janet Heaney(screenplay)
      • Jean Stawarz(screenplay)
    • Stars
      • Gary Farmer
      • A Martinez
      • Joanelle Romero
    Top credits
    • Director
      • Jonathan Wacks
    • Writers
      • David Seals(based on the novel by)
      • Janet Heaney(screenplay)
      • Jean Stawarz(screenplay)
    • Stars
      • Gary Farmer
      • A Martinez
      • Joanelle Romero
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 16User reviews
    • 7Critic reviews
    • Awards
      • 2 wins & 4 nominations

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    Pow Wow Highway
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    Powwow Highway (1988)
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    Top cast

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    Gary Farmer
    Gary Farmer
    • Philbert Bono
    A Martinez
    A Martinez
    • Buddy Red Bow
    Joanelle Romero
    Joanelle Romero
    • Bonnie Red Bow
    • (as Joannelle Nadine Romero)
    Amanda Wyss
    Amanda Wyss
    • Rabbit Layton
    Sam Vlahos
    Sam Vlahos
    • Chief Joseph
    Wayne Waterman
    • Wolf Tooth
    Margot Kane
    • Imogene
    Geoffrey Rivas
    Geoffrey Rivas
    • Sandy Youngblood
    • (as Geoff Rivas)
    Roscoe Born
    Roscoe Born
    • Agent Jack Novall
    John Trudell
    John Trudell
    • Louie Short Hair
    Wes Studi
    Wes Studi
    • Buff
    Tony Frank
    Tony Frank
    • Captain Roberts
    Chrissie McDonald
    • Jane Red Bow
    Sky Seals
    • Sky Red Bow
    Maria Antoinette Rogers
    Maria Antoinette Rogers
    • Aunt Harriet
    Nicholas Anthony
    • Condo-Man
    Kandi Brooks
    • Hi-Fi Hut Cashier
    Dalin Gomez
    • Lucinda Sanchez
    • Director
      • Jonathan Wacks
    • Writers
      • David Seals(based on the novel by)
      • Janet Heaney(screenplay)
      • Jean Stawarz(screenplay)
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Film debut of Wes Studi.
    • Quotes

      Aunt Harriet: I get sick of being asked... for good old Indian wisdom. I've got none. So get the hell out of here!

    • Crazy credits
      The cast can be seen walking along the highway for part of the ending credits.
    • Connections
      Featured in At the Movies: The Dream Team/Sing/Troop Beverly Hills/Crusoe/Powwow Highway (1989)
    • Soundtracks
      Sweet Fire of Love
      Written by Robbie Robertson / U2

      Performed by Robbie Robertson / U2

      Courtesy of Geffen Records

    User reviews16

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    Top review
    10/10
    Powwow Highway is unforgettable, heartwarming, and a triumph for Gary Farmer.
    I can't say enough about the sheer quality of this little film, so I won't even try. What I will say is that Gary Farmer's portrayal of Philbert was one of the sweetest characterizations I have ever seen, and he's emblazoned forever on my heart. Also outstanding was Graham Greene in a small role as a Vietnam vet suffering from post-traumatic stress syndrome. A Martinez, who's something of a one-trick pony, was very well suited to his role.
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    • pattyjones
    • Jul 2, 2003

    Details

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    • Release date
      • February 24, 1989 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
    • Official site
      • Handmade Films Website
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Zwei Cheyenne auf dem Highway
    • Filming locations
      • Nambe Reservation, Nambe, New Mexico, USA
    • Production company
      • HandMade Films
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    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $283,747
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $10,627
      • Feb 26, 1989
    • Gross worldwide
      • $283,747
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 28 minutes

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