Depicts the struggles of reservation-dwelling Native Americans in the North Central United States. The main character is an introspective and lovable person in a process of seeking pride and identity through traditional and mystical means...
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- 2 wins & 4 nominations.
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Buddy Red Bow
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Philbert Bono
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| Joanelle Romero | ... |
Bonnie Red Bow
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Rabbit Layton
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Chief Joseph
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Wayne Waterman | ... |
Wolf Tooth
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Margot Kane | ... |
Imogene
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| Geoffrey Rivas | ... |
Sandy Youngblood
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| Roscoe Born | ... |
Agent Jack Novall
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| John Trudell | ... |
Louie Short Hair
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| Wes Studi | ... |
Buff
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| Tony Frank | ... |
Captain Roberts
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Chrissie McDonald | ... |
Jane Red Bow
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Sky Seals | ... |
Sky Red Bow
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| Maria Antoinette Rogers | ... |
Aunt Harriet
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Nicholas Anthony | ... |
Condo-Man
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Kandi Brooks | ... |
Hi-Fi Hut Cashier
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Dalin Gomez | ... |
Lucinda Sanchez
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| Rodney A. Grant | ... |
Brave on Horse
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| Graham Greene | ... |
Vietnam Vet
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Irene Handren-Seals | ... |
Jail Guard
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Lafayette J. Harris | ... |
Stockyard Foreman
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Bill T. Head | ... |
Sioux Driver
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Ron Holmstrom | ... |
Police Officer
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Mike Means | ... |
Young Buddy
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| Marc Miles | ... |
Patrolman
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Nuchie Nashoba | ... |
Condo-Woman
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Rogene Not Afraid | ... |
Floozy
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Leigh Opitz | ... |
Waitress
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| Randal Patrick | ... |
Hi-Fi & Car Salesman
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Stephanie Roberts | ... |
Secretary
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Ariane Rowland | ... |
Young Bonnie
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Chris Rowland | ... |
Light Cloud
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Keith Shoulder Blade | ... |
Young Philbert
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Titus Shoulder Blade | ... |
Manny
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Adam Taylor | ... |
Bull Miller
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Patricia Van Ingen | ... |
Pueblo Woman
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| Floyd 'Red Crow' Westerman | ... |
CB Radio Voice (voice)
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| Del Zamora | ... |
Fidel de Baca
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James 'JR' Pollard | ... |
Bar Patron (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Jonathan Wacks | ||
Written by
| David Seals | ... | (based on the novel by) |
| Janet Heaney | ... | (screenplay) & |
| Jean Stawarz | ... | (screenplay) |
Produced by
| George Harrison | ... | executive producer |
| Carl Kraines | ... | associate producer |
| Denis O'Brien | ... | executive producer |
| Jan Wieringa | ... | producer |
Music by
| Barry Goldberg | ||
Cinematography by
| Toyomichi Kurita | ||
Film Editing by
| Jim Stewart | ... | (as James Austin Stewart) |
Editorial Department
| Mark L. Mitchell | ... | second assistant editor |
| Dan Muscarella | ... | color timer |
| Hilarie Roope | ... | associate editor |
| Lois Trent-Bring | ... | negative cutter |
Casting By
| Junie Lowry-Johnson | ... | (as Junie Lowry) |
Production Design by
| Cynthia Sowder | ||
Art Direction by
| Don Diers | ||
Set Decoration by
| Celeste Lee | ||
Costume Design by
| Isis Mussenden | ||
Makeup Department
| Angela Nogaro | ... | hair stylist / makeup artist |
| Joanna Robinson | ... | key hair stylist / key makeup artist |
Production Management
| Aron Warner | ... | production manager |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Lee Alan McConnell | ... | second assistant director (as L.A. McConnell) |
| Susan E. Novick | ... | third assistant director (as Sue Kaplan) |
| Kelly Schroeder | ... | first assistant director |
Art Department
| Marcie Begleiter | ... | storyboard artist (as Marcie Dale) |
| Patrick Cassidy | ... | assistant set decorator |
| César Díez Álava | ... | prop man |
| Batia Grafka | ... | property master |
| Paul Arthur Hartman | ... | on-set dresser |
| Patty Chan Morrison | ... | art department coordinator |
| Joel Ross | ... | lead man |
| Daniel J. Smiley | ... | construction coordinator |
| Margie Stillwell | ... | lead scenic |
Sound Department
| Terrisa Algarin | ... | foley walker |
| Dody Dorn | ... | supervising sound editor |
| Michael Dressel | ... | foley editor |
| Wayne Heitman | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Matthew Iadarola | ... | re-recording mixer |
| George Leong | ... | boom operator |
| Ed Novick | ... | sound mixer |
| Cybele O'Brien | ... | assistant sound editor |
Special Effects by
| David Maughan | ... | special effects |
| G. Lynn Maughan | ... | special effects supervisor |
| Scot Silver | ... | special effects |
Stunts
| Rick Barker | ... | stunts |
| Elena Bertagnolli | ... | stunts |
| Shelley S. Boyle | ... | stunts (as Shelley Boyle) |
| Tim Carroll | ... | stunts |
| Summer Eubanks | ... | stunts |
| Randy Fife | ... | stunt coordinator (as Randy 'Fife') / stunts (as Randy 'Fife') |
| Ron Holmstrom | ... | stunt driver |
| Ben Loggins | ... | stunts |
| Lee Sollenberger | ... | stunt prep: cars |
| Russell Towery | ... | stunts |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Andrea Chesney | ... | camera loader |
| Kenny Christiansen | ... | best boy electric (as Ken Christiansen) |
| Tom Countryman | ... | camera car operator |
| Paul Cuffee | ... | electrician / key grip: second unit |
| Michael K. Davis | ... | lighting technician |
| Suzanne Hanover | ... | still photographer (as Suzanne Lee Hanover) |
| Steven Kline | ... | second assistant camera |
| Bob Leitelt | ... | grip |
| Kyle T. MacDowell | ... | grip |
| Mike Moad | ... | dolly grip |
| Vince Onken | ... | electrician |
| Les Percy | ... | key grip |
| Charles Smith | ... | best boy grip |
| Philip Alan Waters | ... | additional camera operator / camera operator: "b" camera |
| Jorgen Wedseltoft | ... | first assistant camera |
| John Zumpano | ... | gaffer |
Casting Department
| Janet Cunningham | ... | location casting: Santa Fe |
| Elisa Goodman | ... | casting associate: Los Angeles |
| William A. Johnson | ... | casting secretary (as Bill Johnson) |
| Dixie Webster | ... | location casting |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Hartsell Taylor | ... | wardrobe supervisor |
Location Management
| Kevin Halloran | ... | location manager |
Music Department
| Tom Carlin | ... | music editor |
| Paulinho Da Costa | ... | music performer |
| Marylata Elton | ... | music coordinator |
| Howie Epstein | ... | music performer |
| Phil Kenzie | ... | music performer |
| Joe Regis | ... | music supervisor |
| Scott Stambler | ... | music editor |
Script and Continuity Department
| Veronica Flynn | ... | script supervisor |
Transportation Department
| Michael K. Davis | ... | driver |
| Ron Holmstrom | ... | transportation captain (as Ron Holstrom) |
| Daniel Phillips | ... | transportation coordinator |
Additional Crew
| Diana Adams | ... | production accountant |
| Benjamin Allanoff | ... | production coordinator |
| Kathie Broyles | ... | title designer |
| Dennis Davidson | ... | publicity campaign |
| Hanay Geiogamah | ... | technical advisor |
| Bill Johnson | ... | casting assistant |
| Brian McMillan | ... | animal trainer |
| Jeffrey A. Okun | ... | title designer |
| Paula Randol-Smith | ... | production assistant (uncredited) |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Warner Bros. (1989) (United States) (theatrical)
- Cannon/VMP (1990) (Germany) (VHS)
- Koch Media (2009) (Germany) (DVD)
- Image Entertainment (2011) (United States) (DVD)
- HandMade Films (1990) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- América Vídeo (Brazil) (VHS)
- Anchor Bay Entertainment (United States) (VHS)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Consolidated Film Industries (CFI) (titles and opticals)
- DDA Public Relations (publicity)
- Filmtrucks (location services)
- JDH Sound (re-recording facilities)
- Montana Film Office (special thanks)
- Sonic Kitchen (sound editing)
- Visual Icon (exclusive clip and still licensing)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
Depicts the struggles of reservation-dwelling Native Americans in the North Central United States. The main character is an introspective and lovable person in a process of seeking pride and identity through traditional and mystical means of gathering power. His high school friend, who is a Vietnam War Veteran, is exerting power as a highly principled social activist, using a modern rational materialist adversarial model of progress.
Written by Stan Detering |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | Film debut of Wes Studi. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in The Dream Team/Sing/Troop Beverly Hills/Crusoe/Powwow Highway (1989). See more » |
| Soundtracks | Sweet Fire of Love See more » |
| Crazy Credits | The cast can be seen walking along the highway for part of the ending credits. See more » |
| 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! See more » |