Woman Walks Ahead
“Defy your times”
Synopsis
Based on a true story, this riveting western follows a headstrong New York widow as she journeys west to meet Sioux chief Sitting Bull, facing off with an army officer intent on war with Native Americans.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Official TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2018-04-24
Top Cast
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Jessica Chastain
Catherine Weldon
Michael Greyeyes
Sitting Bull
Sam Rockwell
Silas Groves
Ciarán Hinds
James McLaughlin
Chaske Spencer
Chaska
Bill Camp
General Crook
Willy RunsAbove
Chief Black Bear
Louisa Krause
Loretta
Robert Mirabal
Only Man
Monika Crowfoot
Seen By The Nation
David Midthunder
Shell King
Rulan Tangen
Susan McLaughlin
Robert Moreno Sr.
Thunder
Ben Ziegler
Attacker in Cannonball
Boots Southerland
Cab Driver NY
Ben Black Bear
Chief
Rachel Singer
Dry Goods Assistant
Andersen Kee
Indian Policeman
Release History & Theatrical Window
Toronto International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
June 29, 2018
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Susanna White
- Screenplay & Story
- Steven Knight
- Original Score
- George Fenton
- Original Title
- Woman Walks Ahead
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 43m
- Production Studios
- Black Bicycle Entertainment, Bedford Falls Productions, Potboiler Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Susanna White
Steven Knight
George Fenton
Mike Eley
Lucia Zucchetti, Steven Rosenblum
Andrea Calderwood, Marshall Herskovitz, Susan Kirr, Erika Olde, Richard Solomon
Department Leadership Roster
Mike Eley
Director of Photography
Geoffrey Kirkland
Production Design
Stephanie Collie
Costume Design
Sheila Wickens
Visual Effects Supervisor
Susanna White
Director
Andrea Calderwood
Producer
Marshall Herskovitz
Producer
Erika Olde
Producer
Richard Solomon
Producer
Lucia Zucchetti
Editor
Edward Zwick
Producer
George Fenton
Original Music Composer
Steven Knight
Screenplay
Steven Rosenblum
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Woman Walks Ahead
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What is Woman Walks Ahead about?
Based on a true story, this riveting western follows a headstrong New York widow as she journeys west to meet Sioux chief Sitting Bull, facing off with an army officer intent on war with Native Americans.
Who directed Woman Walks Ahead?
Woman Walks Ahead was directed by Susanna White.
Who stars in Woman Walks Ahead?
The principal cast of Woman Walks Ahead includes Jessica Chastain, Michael Greyeyes, Sam Rockwell, Ciarán Hinds, Chaske Spencer.
When was Woman Walks Ahead released and how long is it?
Woman Walks Ahead was released in 2018 with a total runtime of 1h 43m.
Who composed the musical score for Woman Walks Ahead?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Woman Walks Ahead was composed by George Fenton.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Woman Walks Ahead?
Woman Walks Ahead holds official age classifications: CA: R; DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).