Incident at Oglala
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Synopsis
On June 26, 1975, during a period of high tensions on the Pine Ridge reservation in South Dakota, two FBI agents were killed in a shootout with a group of Indians. Although several men were charged with killing the agents, only one, Leonard Peltier, was found guilty. This film describes the events surrounding the shootout and suggests that Peltier was unjustly convicted.
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Robert Redford
Narrator (voice)
Leonard Peltier
Self
Norman Zigrossi
Self - Former Assistant FBI Regional Head, South Dakota
Robert Sikma
Self - Former Assistant U.S. Attorney
Darelle Butler
Self
Bob Robideau
Self
Norman Brown
Self
Duane Brewer
Self - Former GOON Squad Member
Calvin Jumping Bull
Self
William Muldrow
Self - U.S. Government Commission on Civil Rights
Dennis Banks
Self - Co-Founder American Indian Movement
James Abourezk
Self - Former U.S. Senator, South Dakota
Sam Loud Hawk
Self
Severt Young Bear
Self
John Trudell
Self - National Spokesperson, American Indian Movement
Kenneth Tilsen
Self - Wounded Knee Defense Attorney
Russell Means
Self - Co-Founder American Indian Movement
William Kunstler
Self - Wounded Knee Defense Attorney
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 8, 1992
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michael Apted
- Original Title
- Incident at Oglala
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Production Studios
- Spanish Fork Motion Picture
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michael Apted
Maryse Alberti
Susanne Rostock
Robert Redford, Arthur Chobanian
Department Leadership Roster
Michael Apted
Director
Arthur Chobanian
Producer
Maryse Alberti
Director of Photography
Susanne Rostock
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About Incident at Oglala
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What is Incident at Oglala about?
On June 26, 1975, during a period of high tensions on the Pine Ridge reservation in South Dakota, two FBI agents were killed in a shootout with a group of Indians. Although several men were charged with killing the agents, only one, Leonard Peltier, was found guilty. This film describes the events surrounding the shootout and suggests that Peltier was unjustly convicted.
Who directed Incident at Oglala?
Incident at Oglala was directed by Michael Apted.
Who stars in Incident at Oglala?
The principal cast of Incident at Oglala includes Robert Redford, Leonard Peltier, Norman Zigrossi, Robert Sikma, Darelle Butler.
When was Incident at Oglala released and how long is it?
Incident at Oglala was released in 1992 with a total runtime of 1h 29m.