Sacred Ground
“Born on hallowed ground... loved by two mothers... His child became sacred!”
Synopsis
SACRED GROUND tells the fact-based story of a mountain man and his Indian wife who happen upon a partially built cabin and finish it for their own home, not realizing that they occupy a sacred burial ground. A Paiute burial party clashes with the couple and in the ensuing skirmish, the wife is critically wounded while in the middle of childbirth. Bitter over her loss and needing a wetnurse for his baby, he steals one of the Paiute woman who had just lost a baby. In this modern version of Helen of Troy, the battle is on, as he takes on the whole band in a desperate attempt to survive. Written by Dale Roloff
Top Cast
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Tim McIntire
Matt Colter
Jack Elam
Lum Witcher
L.Q. Jones
Tolbert Coleman
Mandi Miller
Wannetta
Eloy Casados
Prairie Fox
Serene Hedin
Little Doe
Vernon Foster
Wounded Leg
Lefty Wild Eagle
Medicine Man
Larry Kenoras
Brave Beaver
Franklin Fritz
Baby Colter
Danny Wilson
Lone Brave
Leslie Anderson
Warrior
Arnold Gallagher
Warrior
Fernando Herrera
Warrior
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 11, 1983
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Charles B. Pierce
- Screenplay & Story
- Charles B. Pierce
- Original Score
- Gene Kauer
- Original Title
- Sacred Ground
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- Wilderness Family Inc, Pacific International Enterprises
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Charles B. Pierce
Charles B. Pierce
Gene Kauer
David E. Jackson, Stephen L. Johnson, Lynne Southerland
Arthur R. Dubs
Department Leadership Roster
Charles B. Pierce
Director
Charles B. Pierce
Writer
Arthur R. Dubs
Producer
David E. Jackson
Editor
Stephen L. Johnson
Editor
Lynne Southerland
Editor
Gene Kauer
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
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Sacred Ground
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What is Sacred Ground about?
SACRED GROUND tells the fact-based story of a mountain man and his Indian wife who happen upon a partially built cabin and finish it for their own home, not realizing that they occupy a sacred burial ground. A Paiute burial party clashes with the couple and in the ensuing skirmish, the wife is critically wounded while in the middle of childbirth. Bitter over her loss and needing a wetnurse for his baby, he steals one of the Paiute woman who had just lost a baby. In this modern version of Helen of Troy, the battle is on, as he takes on the whole band in a desperate attempt to survive. Written by Dale Roloff
Who directed Sacred Ground?
Sacred Ground was directed by Charles B. Pierce.
Who stars in Sacred Ground?
The principal cast of Sacred Ground includes Tim McIntire, Jack Elam, L.Q. Jones, Mandi Miller, Eloy Casados.
When was Sacred Ground released and how long is it?
Sacred Ground was released in 1983 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for Sacred Ground?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Sacred Ground was composed by Gene Kauer.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Sacred Ground?
Sacred Ground holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).