Ishi: The Last of His Tribe
Synopsis
A touching dramatization of a short chapter of American history, tracing the life of the last Yahi Indian from his childhood to his death in 1917 and the story of his friendship with an anthropologist after his discovery in northern California in 1911.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →
Dennis Weaver
Prof. Benjamin Fuller
Eloy Casados
Ishi as an Adult
Devon Ericson
Lushi as a Teenager
Joaquín Martínez
Grandfather
Geno Silva
Elder Uncle
Joseph Runningfox
Ishi as a Teenager
Lois Red Elk
Grandmother
Gregory Cruz
Timawi as a Teenager
Arliene Nofchissey Williams
Mother
Michael Medina
Ishi as a Boy
Patricia Ganera
Lushi as a Girl
Eddie Marquez
Timawi as a Boy
Dennis Dimster
Tad Fuller
Wayne Heffley
Sheriff Lockhart
Peter Brandon
Dr. Robbins
Missy Gold
Little Girl
Jay W. MacIntosh
Music Hall Singer
Ernest D. Paul
Barton
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robert Ellis Miller
- Screenplay & Story
- Dalton Trumbo, Theodora Kroeber Quinn, Christopher Trumbo
- Original Score
- Maurice Jarre
- Original Title
- Ishi: The Last of His Tribe
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robert Ellis Miller
Dalton Trumbo, Theodora Kroeber Quinn, Christopher Trumbo
Maurice Jarre
Woody Omens
Harold Wilner, Argyle Nelson Jr.
Vicki Niemi, Edward Lewis, Mildred Lewis, James F. Sommers
Department Leadership Roster
Dalton Trumbo
Writer
Christopher Trumbo
Writer
Robert Ellis Miller
Director
Vicki Niemi
Producer
Harold Wilner
Editor
Woody Omens
Director of Photography
James F. Sommers
Producer
Argyle Nelson Jr.
Editor
Mort Rabinowitz
Production Design
Maurice Jarre
Original Music Composer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Ishi: The Last of His Tribe.
More Like Ishi: The Last of His Tribe
Recommended titles matching themes, cast, and genres.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ishi: The Last of His Tribe
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Ishi: The Last of His Tribe about?
A touching dramatization of a short chapter of American history, tracing the life of the last Yahi Indian from his childhood to his death in 1917 and the story of his friendship with an anthropologist after his discovery in northern California in 1911.
Who directed Ishi: The Last of His Tribe?
Ishi: The Last of His Tribe was directed by Robert Ellis Miller.
Who stars in Ishi: The Last of His Tribe?
The principal cast of Ishi: The Last of His Tribe includes Dennis Weaver, Eloy Casados, Devon Ericson, Joaquín Martínez, Geno Silva.
When was Ishi: The Last of His Tribe released and how long is it?
Ishi: The Last of His Tribe was released in 1978 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for Ishi: The Last of His Tribe?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Ishi: The Last of His Tribe was composed by Maurice Jarre.
Is Ishi: The Last of His Tribe based on a book or true story?
Ishi: The Last of His Tribe is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Theodora Kroeber Quinn".