An ancient Indian warrior who has reached the end of his life is brought back from his 'death' to save his family from a raiding party of enemy Indians in this unique story of 'Indians without a single cowboy.
Acting
Nick Ramus plays three roles and somehow sells every one.
Practical Effects
Brutal Utah winters, real snow, real suffering, zero CGI excuses.
Production
Made with Indigenous consultants — rare for 1980.
Director
Kieth Merrill
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Filmed with unprecedented cooperation from the Northern Cheyenne and Crow nations, including tribal members in cast and crew.
The wolf narrator was a last-minute addition after test audiences found the spiritual elements too confusing without guidance.
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