Smudge the Blades
Synopsis
Treaty 6 Blades, an under-18 hockey team from an Alberta reservation, face their last season together while navigating their tough northern league.
Top Cast
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David McNally
Stan
Ed Helms
Bud Bradshaw
Paulina Alexis
Jaycee Pipestem
Cody Lightning
Willie Gladue
Jana Schmieding
Chanelle Okimâw
Tom Carey
Tom
David Lawrence
Crooked Referee
Gillian Anderson
Damon's Aunt
Mohamed Elkadri
Rider
Treycen Wuttunee
Leland Ward
Isaiah Kakepetum
Taran Okimâw
River Rayne Thomas
Damon Buffalo
Elijah James Lee Moar
Broxy Lightning
Ezekiel James Mekanek
Gus Saddleback
Tyler Halcrow
Kyson Littlechild
Release History & Theatrical Window
Toronto International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Cody Lightning
- Screenplay & Story
- Cody Lightning, Samuel Miller
- Original Title
- Smudge the Blades
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Production Studios
- Lightning Mill, North Country Cinema
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Cody Lightning
Cody Lightning, Samuel Miller
Liam Mitchell
Samuel Miller, Brett Harris, Kyle Thomas, Hayley Morin, Dylan Jackknife Morin
Department Leadership Roster
Cody Lightning
Director
Cody Lightning
Writer
Samuel Miller
Writer
Kyle Thomas
Producer
Hayley Morin
Producer
Dylan Jackknife Morin
Producer
Sara Corry
Producer
Liam Mitchell
Director of Photography
Mike Kasper
Production Design
Ben Warren
Production Design
Carmen Thompson
Costume Design
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Smudge the Blades.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Smudge the Blades
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Smudge the Blades about?
Treaty 6 Blades, an under-18 hockey team from an Alberta reservation, face their last season together while navigating their tough northern league.
Who directed Smudge the Blades?
Smudge the Blades was directed by Cody Lightning.
Who stars in Smudge the Blades?
The principal cast of Smudge the Blades includes David McNally, Ed Helms, Paulina Alexis, Cody Lightning, Jana Schmieding.
When was Smudge the Blades released and how long is it?
Smudge the Blades was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.