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08/04/1965 Western 1h 31m
60
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Overview

Nishko is a chief's son in the Great Plains, before Europeans arrive. During his rite of passage, he's determined to tame a painted pony. He approaches manhood while his peaceful clan is set upon by a nearby tribe willing to break a treaty. He must also contend with the kidnapping of three young women from his village, his pony's illness behind enemy lines, his mother's coma after a rattlesnake bite, the medicine man's urging that he sacrifice what he loves best, the attack of a cougar and of wolves, and his own injury while alone in the woods. His kindness, bravery, and quick thinking serve him well, but rescue come from an unexpected source.

  1. Norman Foster

    Director

Top billed cast

  1. Johnny Crawford

    Nishko

  2. Jay Silverheels

    Chief Hevatanu

  3. Pat Hogan

    Sutamakis

  4. George J. Lewis

    Nopawallo

  5. Joan Hallmark

    Amatula

  6. Cinda Siler

    Petala

  7. Bill Blackwell

    Sutako

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Reviews

A review by CinemaSerf
Written by CinemaSerf on 2024-09-05
The title doesn't exactly help this, but it's still a decent observation of the growing up of a young man "Nishko" (a fresh-faced looking Johnny Crawford), the son of a chief who must contend with many of the travails a youth has to deal with - only this time, the film takes the perspective of this young native American boy. The location cinematography is glorious to look at - and there is an innocence to the plot and a simplicity to the dialogue that lends a bit of charm to the story as the young man has to make some very tough - and brave - choices that I wouldn't envy. Of course, there is l...read the rest
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Status
Released

Original Language
English

Budget
$0.00

Revenue
$0.00

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