Warrior: The Life of Leonard Peltier
Synopsis
An intimate exploration of the circumstances surrounding the incarceration of Native American activist Leonard Peltier, convicted of murder in 1977, with commentary from those involved, including Peltier himself.
Top Cast
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Leonard Peltier
Self
Peter Matthiessen
Self - Author, "In the Spirit of Crazy Horse"
Norman Zigrossi
Self - Former FBI Agent
William Kunstler
Self - Appeals Attorney
Evan Hultman
Self - Prosecuting Attorney
Leo Peltier
Self - Leonard Peltier's Father
Alvina Peltier
Self - Leonard Peltier's Mother
James Robideau
Self - Leonard Peltier's Cousin
Jack Ryan
Self - Former FBI Agent
James Sensenbrenner
Self - Congressman (R-WI)
Bill Robideau
Self
Darelle Butler
Self - American Indian Movement (as Dino Butler)
Bernie Whitebear
Self - Executive Director, Daybreak Star
Russell Means
Self - American Indian Movement (archive footage)
Bruce Ellison
Self - Defense Attorney
Jeannette Eagle Hawk
Self - Pine Ridge Resident
Bernice White Hawk
Self - Pine Ridge Resident
John Hussman
Self - Pine Ridge Tribal Police
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 1, 1991
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Suzie Baer
- Screenplay & Story
- Owen Ranta, John Mullen
- Original Score
- Lanny Meyers
- Original Title
- Warrior: The Life of Leonard Peltier
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Production Studios
- LYM Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Suzie Baer
Owen Ranta, John Mullen
Lanny Meyers
Marc Greenfield, Alan Deutsch, Evan Estern, Mark Skilton
John Mullen
Suzie Baer, James Schamus
Department Leadership Roster
Suzie Baer
Director
Suzie Baer
Producer
Lanny Meyers
Original Music Composer
Owen Ranta
Writer
Evan Estern
Director of Photography
John Mullen
Editor
John Mullen
Writer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Warrior: The Life of Leonard Peltier
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What is Warrior: The Life of Leonard Peltier about?
An intimate exploration of the circumstances surrounding the incarceration of Native American activist Leonard Peltier, convicted of murder in 1977, with commentary from those involved, including Peltier himself.
Who directed Warrior: The Life of Leonard Peltier?
Warrior: The Life of Leonard Peltier was directed by Suzie Baer.
Who stars in Warrior: The Life of Leonard Peltier?
The principal cast of Warrior: The Life of Leonard Peltier includes Leonard Peltier, Peter Matthiessen, Norman Zigrossi, William Kunstler, Evan Hultman.
When was Warrior: The Life of Leonard Peltier released and how long is it?
Warrior: The Life of Leonard Peltier was released in 1991 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.
Who composed the musical score for Warrior: The Life of Leonard Peltier?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Warrior: The Life of Leonard Peltier was composed by Lanny Meyers.