Against a Crooked Sky
“A young boy, lost and alone in a desert wilderness, chased by Indians.”
Synopsis
The eldest daughter of a pioneer family is kidnapped by a mysterious Indian tribe and the eldest son pursues. In order to win back his sister's freedom, he must sacrifice his own life by passing the test of "Crooked Sky" and shield his sister from an executioner's arrow. Along the way, he recruits a broken down, drunk prospector to help him track down the unknown tribe and rescue his sister
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Against A Crooked Sky (1975) | Trailer | Richard Boone | Stewart Petersen | Henry WilcoxonOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2019-06-19
Top Cast
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Richard Boone
Russian
Stewart Petersen
Sam Sutter
Henry Wilcoxon
Cut Tongue / Narrator
Clint Ritchie
John Sutter
Shannon Farnon
Molly Sutter
Jewel Blanch
Charlotte Sutter
Brenda Venus
Ashkea
Geoffrey Land
Temkai
Gordon Hanson
Chief Shumeki
Vince St. Cyr
Cheyenne Chief Shokobob
Margaret Willey
Old Hag
George Dale
Bob
Norman Walke
Milt Adams
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 1, 1975
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Earl Bellamy
- Screenplay & Story
- Douglas C. Stewart, Eleanor Lamb
- Original Score
- Lex de Azevedo
- Original Title
- Against a Crooked Sky
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Production Studios
- Feature Films for Families, Film Production Associates III
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Earl Bellamy
Douglas C. Stewart, Eleanor Lamb
Lex de Azevedo
Joe Jackman, Bernie Abramson
Marsh Hendry
Dan Greer, Lyman Dayton
Department Leadership Roster
Dan Greer
Producer
Joe Jackman
Director of Photography
Marsh Hendry
Editor
Lyman Dayton
Producer
Lex de Azevedo
Original Music Composer
Douglas C. Stewart
Writer
Earl Bellamy
Director
Bernie Abramson
Director of Photography
Eleanor Lamb
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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G: General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
International Certification Matrix
General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Against a Crooked Sky
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What is Against a Crooked Sky about?
The eldest daughter of a pioneer family is kidnapped by a mysterious Indian tribe and the eldest son pursues. In order to win back his sister's freedom, he must sacrifice his own life by passing the test of "Crooked Sky" and shield his sister from an executioner's arrow. Along the way, he recruits a broken down, drunk prospector to help him track down the unknown tribe and rescue his sister
Who directed Against a Crooked Sky?
Against a Crooked Sky was directed by Earl Bellamy.
Who stars in Against a Crooked Sky?
The principal cast of Against a Crooked Sky includes Richard Boone, Stewart Petersen, Henry Wilcoxon, Clint Ritchie, Shannon Farnon.
When was Against a Crooked Sky released and how long is it?
Against a Crooked Sky was released in 1975 with a total runtime of 1h 29m.
Who composed the musical score for Against a Crooked Sky?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Against a Crooked Sky was composed by Lex de Azevedo.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Against a Crooked Sky?
Against a Crooked Sky holds official age classifications: US: G (General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.).