Winterhawk
“Before the West ever saw the American Cowboy... Winterhawk had become a Blackfoot Legend.”
Synopsis
Smallpox plagues Chief Winterhawk's tribe. He seeks cure from the white men, who in turn, in fear of getting the smallpox, kill two of his companions. Winterhawk comes back to kidnap a girl and her brother from the white men's settlement, and thus begins the chase...
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"Winterhawk" (1975) Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2020-11-15
Top Cast
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Leif Erickson
Guthrie
Woody Strode
Big Rude
Denver Pyle
Arkansas
L.Q. Jones
Gates
Elisha Cook Jr.
Finley
Seamon Glass
Big Smith
Dennis Fimple
Scoby
Arthur Hunnicutt
McClusky
Dawn Wells
Clayanna / Narrator
Chuck Pierce Jr.
Cotton
Jimmy Clem
Little Smith
Sacheen Littlefeather
Pale Flower
Gilbert Lucero
Crow
Ace Powell
Red Calf
Michael Dante
Winterhawk
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 5, 1975
Wide Cinema Exhibition
February 9, 2018
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Charles B. Pierce
- Screenplay & Story
- Charles B. Pierce
- Original Score
- William Goldstein, Nicholas Flagello, Earl E. Smith
- Original Title
- Winterhawk
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Production Studios
- Charles B. Pierce Film Productions, Howco International Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Charles B. Pierce
Charles B. Pierce, Kalai Strode, Earl E. Smith
William Goldstein, Nicholas Flagello, Earl E. Smith
James W. Roberson
Tom Boutross
Charles B. Pierce
Department Leadership Roster
Charles B. Pierce
Director
Charles B. Pierce
Screenplay
Kalai Strode
Writer
Charles B. Pierce
Producer
Earl E. Smith
Writer
William Goldstein
Original Music Composer
Tom Boutross
Editor
James W. Roberson
Director of Photography
Nicholas Flagello
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Winterhawk
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Winterhawk about?
Smallpox plagues Chief Winterhawk's tribe. He seeks cure from the white men, who in turn, in fear of getting the smallpox, kill two of his companions. Winterhawk comes back to kidnap a girl and her brother from the white men's settlement, and thus begins the chase...
Who directed Winterhawk?
Winterhawk was directed by Charles B. Pierce.
Who stars in Winterhawk?
The principal cast of Winterhawk includes Leif Erickson, Woody Strode, Denver Pyle, L.Q. Jones, Elisha Cook Jr..
When was Winterhawk released and how long is it?
Winterhawk was released in 1975 with a total runtime of 1h 38m.
Who composed the musical score for Winterhawk?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Winterhawk was composed by William Goldstein, Nicholas Flagello, Earl E. Smith.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Winterhawk?
Winterhawk holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).