Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee
“The Epic Fall of the American Indian”
Synopsis
Beginning just after the bloody Sioux victory over General Custer at Little Big Horn, the story is told through two unique perspectives: Charles Eastman, a young, white-educated Sioux doctor held up as living proof of the alleged success of assimilation, and Sitting Bull the proud Lakota chief whose tribe won the American Indians’ last major victory at Little Big Horn.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2007-07-22
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Anna Paquin
Elaine Goodale
Chevez Ezaneh
Ohiyesa / Young Charles
August Schellenberg
Sitting Bull
Duane Howard
Uncle
Aidan Quinn
Henry Dawes
Colm Feore
General Sherman
Fred Thompson
President Ulysses S. Grant
Nathan Lee Chasing Horse
One Bull
Wayne Charles Baker
Jacob
Brian Stollery
Bishop Whipple
Shaun Johnston
Col. Nelson Miles
Gordon Tootoosis
Chief Red Cloud
Billy Merasty
Young Man Afraid
Morris Birdyellowhead
American Horse
Eddie Spears
Chasing Crane
Lee Tergesen
Daniel Royer
J.K. Simmons
James McLaughlin
Holly Bird
Scarlet Whirlwind
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 27, 2007
Wide Cinema Exhibition
February 4, 2008
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Yves Simoneau
- Screenplay & Story
- Daniel Giat
- Original Score
- George S. Clinton
- Original Title
- Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 5m
- Production Studios
- Wolf Entertainment, Traveler's Rest Films, HBO Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Yves Simoneau
Daniel Giat, Dee Brown
George S. Clinton
David Franco
Michael D. Ornstein, Michael Brown
Tom Thayer, Clara George, Dick Wolf, Yves Simoneau
Department Leadership Roster
Clara George
Producer
George S. Clinton
Original Music Composer
David Franco
Director of Photography
Yves Simoneau
Director
Daniel Giat
Screenplay
Michael D. Ornstein
Editor
Michael Brown
Editor
Ian D. Thomas
Production Design
David Goldberg
Visual Effects Supervisor
Mario Davignon
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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What is Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee about?
Beginning just after the bloody Sioux victory over General Custer at Little Big Horn, the story is told through two unique perspectives: Charles Eastman, a young, white-educated Sioux doctor held up as living proof of the alleged success of assimilation, and Sitting Bull the proud Lakota chief whose tribe won the American Indians’ last major victory at Little Big Horn.
Who directed Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee?
Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee was directed by Yves Simoneau.
Who stars in Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee?
The principal cast of Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee includes Anna Paquin, Chevez Ezaneh, August Schellenberg, Duane Howard, Aidan Quinn.
When was Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee released and how long is it?
Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee was released in 2007 with a total runtime of 2h 5m.
Who composed the musical score for Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee was composed by George S. Clinton.
Is Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee based on a book or true story?
Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee is adapted from the following source material: Book: "Dee Brown".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee?
Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee holds official age classifications: GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).