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Indian Paint (DVD) (*)

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Language Selections:
English ( Dolby Digital 2.0 )
Spanish ( Dolby Digital 2.0 )

Product Origin/Format:
Spain ( PAL/Region 0 )

Running Time:
91 min

Aspect Ratio:
Widescreen (1.78:1)

Special Features:
Interactive Menu
Scene Access

Movie filmed in 1965 and produced in:
United States ( USA, Canada )

Directed By:
Norman Foster

Written By:
Norman Foster
Glenn Balch

Actors:
Johnny Crawford ..... Nishko
Jay Silverheels ..... Chief Hevatanu
Pat Hogan ..... Sutamakis
George J. Lewis ..... Nopawallo
Joan Hallmark ..... Amatula
Cinda Siler ..... Petala
Bill Blackwell ..... Sutako
Al Doney ..... Latoso
Marshall Jones ..... Comanche leader
Suzanne Goodman ..... Widow of Latoso
Warren L. Dodge ..... Second Comanche

Synopsis:

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.

For his future mount, 15-year-old Nishko, son of Chief Hevatanu of the Arikara tribe, selects the foal of the tribe's finest mare and a white wild stallion. In a dream Nishko has been told that his destiny is bound to that of the foal, which he names Mecapo. During training for warfare, the youth wins the prized thunder bow. Having been tricked into leaving the village, Arikara warriors return to find their tepees burned, their mounts stolen, and three maidens abducted. Pursuing a party of Snake warriors, the Arikaras retrieve their horses. Nishko fashions a travois to carry Mecapo, who is too weak to return on his own to the Arikara village. Informed that his mother, Amatula, is dying from the bite of a rattlesnake, Nishko breaks his prized bow, hoping thereby to appease the Giver of Life. When his mother's condition worsens, Nishko prepares to sacrifice the beloved Mecapo, but an emissary informs him that she has recovered. Nishko's joy at having passed the rites of tribal initiation is short-lived; a mountain lion kills the mare, and Mecapo returns to the herd of his wild sire. The herd is captured by Comanches, and Nishko, while trying to rescue Mecapo, is taken prisoner. As the white stallion leads the herd to freedom while the Comanches sleep, Nishko escapes with Mecapo. Nishko follows the horses to their winter pasture and devotes himself to regaining Mecapo's affection. Having wrenched his leg, Nishko is menaced by wolves, but Mecapo rescues him. Determined to allow the horse its freedom, Nishko prepares to return to his people. Mecapo, however, loyally follows him.

This product was added to our catalog on Thursday 19 June, 2014.