Directed by Richard T. Heffron
1h 46m
Action
| Drama
| Western
Pursued by 2,000 US soldiers and cavalry, Chief Joseph leads his tribe of 800 Nez Perce on a 1,700 mile journey across the West and towards Canada. Based on the true story of the westward expansion of the United States and the military force used to displace Native Americans from their lands.
James Whitmore
General Oliver O. Howard
Ned Romero
Chief Joseph
Sam Elliott
Captain Wood
Linda Redfearn
Toma
Emilio Delgado
Ollokot
John Kauffman
Wahlitits
Nick Ramus
Rainbow
Frank Salsedo
White Bird
Vincent St. Cyr
Chief Looking Glass
Jeb Rosebrook
Writer
Malcolm D. Alper
Producer
David L. Wolper
Executive Producer
Richard T. Heffron
Director
Stan Margulies
Producer
Ted Strauss
Writer
Robert K. Lambert
Editor
Jack Martell
Costume Design
Gerald Fried
Music