Winterhawk

Winterhawk is a 1975 American Western film co-written, produced and directed by Charles B. Pierce. Starring Leif Erickson, Woody Strode, Denver Pyle, L.Q. Jones, Michael Dante and Elisha Cook Jr., the story concerns 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 from whom he seeks help.

For the heavy metal band, see Winterhawk (band).

Winterhawk
Theatrical release poster
Directed byCharles B. Pierce
Written byCharles B. Pierce
Kalai Strode
Earl E. Smith
Produced byCharles B. Pierce
StarringLeif Erickson
Woody Strode
Denver Pyle
L.Q. Jones
Elisha Cook Jr.
Seamon Glass
Dennis Fimple
Arthur Hunnicutt
Dawn Wells
Michael Dante
Narrated byDawn Wells
CinematographyJim Roberson
Edited byTom Boutross
Music byNicholas Flagello
William Goldstein
Kendall Schmidt
Distributed byUnited States theatrical: Howco International Pictures
Canada theatrical: Frontier Amusements
Release dates
November 5, 1975, Minneapolis, Minnesota
Running time
98 mins
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish
Budget$790,000[1]
Box office$14 million[1]

Plot

The film is set in the early 19th century. Winterhawk, the chief of a Blackfoot tribe and played by Michael Dante, seeks help for his smallpox infected tribe by attempting to trade furs. In a double cross, the furs are stolen.[2] Following the double cross, which involves the theft of his furs and pelts and the killing of his two companions, he and his braves come back to the town.[3] He takes his revenge by kidnapping a white woman, played by Dawn Wells,[4] and her young brother. He is then pursued by a posse.[2]

Cast

Reviews

David W. Reid of The Spokesman Review referred to the film as an honest tale.[5] 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.[4] Marshall Fine, staff writer for the Lawrence Journal-World, gave a very negative review of the film, and said it had the most unappealing character actors anyone would hope to assemble.[6]

References
  1. "Pierce 'If You're Indie, Exhibs Wanna Pay Only Just Enough'; Napoleon's Code Is Helpful". Variety. January 14, 1976. p. 7.
  2. RogerEbert.com Winterhawk
  3. Southeast Missourian Friday November 7, 1975 Page 15 Town Plaza Cinema I
  4. Milwaukee Sentinel August 23, 1975 Page 6 FILMS IN REVIEW 'Winterhawk' Visual Beauty By PETER MORRIS
  5. The Spokesman Review June 5, 1975 Page 3 Film review Winterhawk is honest tale by David W. Reid
  6. Lawrence Journal World September 27, 1975 Views and Reviews, Pervasive Badness, A word for Winterhawk: Ugh By MARSHALL FINE
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