The Only Good Indian
Synopsis
Set in Kansas during the early 1900s, a teen-aged Native American boy is taken from his family and forced to attend a distant Indian "training" school to assimilate into White society. When he escapes to return to his family, Sam Franklin, a bounty hunter of Cherokee descent, is hired to find and return him to the institution. Franklin, a former Indian scout for the U.S. Army, has renounced his Native heritage and has adopted the White Man's way of life, believing it's the only way for Indians to survive. Along the way, a tragic incident spurs Franklin's longtime nemesis, the famous "Indian Fighter" Sheriff Henry McCoy, to pursue both Franklin and the boy.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
December 1, 2009
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Kevin Willmott
- Screenplay & Story
- Thomas L. Carmody
- Original Title
- The Only Good Indian
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 54m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kevin Willmott
Thomas L. Carmody
Jeremy Osbern, Matt Jacobson
Sean Blake, Vicky Goetz, Thad Nurski
Thomas L. Carmody
Department Leadership Roster
Kevin Willmott
Director
Thomas L. Carmody
Producer
Thomas L. Carmody
Writer
Sean Blake
Editor
Vicky Goetz
Editor
Thad Nurski
Editor
Mark von Schlemmer
Editor
Jeremy Osbern
Director of Photography
Matt Jacobson
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Only Good Indian
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What is The Only Good Indian about?
Set in Kansas during the early 1900s, a teen-aged Native American boy is taken from his family and forced to attend a distant Indian "training" school to assimilate into White society. When he escapes to return to his family, Sam Franklin, a bounty hunter of Cherokee descent, is hired to find and return him to the institution. Franklin, a former Indian scout for the U.S. Army, has renounced his Native heritage and has adopted the White Man's way of life, believing it's the only way for Indians to survive. Along the way, a tragic incident spurs Franklin's longtime nemesis, the famous "Indian Fighter" Sheriff Henry McCoy, to pursue both Franklin and the boy.
Who directed The Only Good Indian?
The Only Good Indian was directed by Kevin Willmott.
Who stars in The Only Good Indian?
The principal cast of The Only Good Indian includes Wes Studi, Winter Fox Frank, J. Kenneth Campbell, Paul Butler, Thirza Defoe.
When was The Only Good Indian released and how long is it?
The Only Good Indian was released in 2009 with a total runtime of 1h 54m.