
Hostiles(2017)
A legendary Native American-hating Army captain nearing retirement in 1892 is given one last assignment: to escort a Cheyenne chief and his family through dangerous territory back to his Montana reservation.


“Defy your times”
Based on a true story, this riveting western follows a headstrong New York widow as she journeys west to meet Sioux chief Sitting Bull, facing off with an army officer intent on war with Native Americans.

Jessica Chastain
Catherine Weldon

Michael Greyeyes
Sitting Bull

Sam Rockwell
Silas Groves

Ciarán Hinds
James McLaughlin

Chaske Spencer
Chaska

Bill Camp
General Crook
Willy RunsAbove
Chief Black Bear

Louisa Krause
Loretta

Robert Mirabal
Only Man
Monika Crowfoot
Seen By The Nation
Woman Walks Ahead is a drama, history, western film released in 2018 exploring themes of native american, biography, based on true story, sioux, north dakota, native american reservation. Directed by Susanna White, it stars Jessica Chastain, Michael Greyeyes, Sam Rockwell. Based on a true story, this riveting western follows a headstrong New York widow as she journeys west to meet Sioux chief Sitting Bull, facing off with an army officer intent on war with Native Americans.
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Biopic about famous gunslinger Wild Bill Hickock. The early career of legendary lawman is telescoped and culminates in his relocation in Deadwood and a reunion with Calamity Jane.