Winterhawk
| Winterhawk | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Charles B. Pierce |
| Produced by | Charles B. Pierce |
| Written by |
Charles B. Pierce Kalai Strode Earl E. Smith |
| Starring |
Leif Erickson Woody Strode Denver Pyle L.Q. Jones Elisha Cook Jr. Seamon Glass Dennis Fimple Arthur Hunnicutt Dawn Wells Michael Dante |
| Narrated by | Dawn Wells |
| Music by |
Nicholas Flagello William Goldstein Kendall Schmidt |
| Cinematography | Jim Robertson |
| Edited by | Tom Boutross |
| Distributed by |
Unites States theatrical: Howco International Pictures Canada theatrical: Frontier Amusements |
Release dates | November 5th, 1975 Minneapolis, Minnesota |
Running time | 98 mins |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Winterhawk is a western tale about an Indian chief from the Blackfoot tribe who attempts to get help for his tribe who have been infected by smallpox. He is betrayed by the people he seeks help from. The film stars Leif Erickson, Woody Strode, Denver Pyle, L.Q. Jones, Michael Dante and Elisha Cook Jr..
About the film
The film which is set in the early 19th century. Winterhawk, the chief of a Blackfoot tribe played by Michael Dante seeks help for his smallpox infected tribe by attempting to trade furs. In double cross, the furs are stolen.[1] Following the double cross which involved the theft of his furs and pelts and the killing of his two companions, he and his braves come back to the town.[2] He takes his revenge by kidnapping a white woman and her young brother. He is then pursued by a posse.[3] The kidnapped girl is played by Dawn Wells.[4]
A couple of years later, director Charles B. Pierce would go on to direct Grayeagle.[5]
Reviews
David W. Reid of The Spokesman Review referred to it as an honest tale.[6] Reviewer Peter Morris of the Milwaukee Sentinel commented on the high standard of cinematography with the surrounding landscape that made it a nature film as well as a lively adventure.[7] Marshall Fine, staff writer for the Lawrence Journal-World, gave it a very negative review of the film, also saying the film had the most unappealing character actors anyone would hope to assemble.[8]
References
- ↑ Rogerebert.com Winterhawk
- ↑ Southeast Missourian Friday November 7, 1975 Page 15 Town Plaza Cinema I
- ↑ Rogerebert.com Winterhawk
- ↑ Milwaukee Sentinel August 23, 1975 Page 6 FILMS IN REVIEW 'Winterhawk' Visual Beauty By PETER MORRIS
- ↑ The Times News Jan 2, 1978 Page 9 Where and When, Regular Events
- ↑ The Spokesman Review June 5, 1975 Page 3 Film review Winterhawk is honest tale by David W. Reid
- ↑ Milwaukee Sentinel August 23, 1975 Page 6 FILMS IN REVIEW 'Winterhawk' Visual Beauty By PETER MORRIS
- ↑ Lawrence Journal World September 27, 1975 Views and Reviews, Pervasive Badness, A word for Winterhawk: Ugh By MARSHALL FINE