Coyote Waits
Synopsis
A Navajo shaman is the prime suspect in a murder case in this drama from PBS. But as Officer Jim Chee investigates the case he discovers some unusual events that perplex the veteran lawman, leading to an intriguing climax.
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Top Cast
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Adam Beach
Jim Chee
Wes Studi
Joe Leaphorn
Keith Carradine
John McGinnis
Graham Greene
Slick Nakai
Bodhi Elfman
Odell Redd
Gary Farmer
Captain Largo
Jill Momaday
Mary Keeyani
Jimmy Herman
Ashie Pinto
Gary Kanin
Judge
Candice Costello
Jen
Sheila Tousey
Emma Leaphorn
Mark Kilburn
Doctor
Alex Rice
Janet Pete
Sheri Foster
Blue Lady
Jack Burning
Hosteen Nakai
Long Ngyuen
Huan Ji
Paul Guilfoyle
Jay Kennedy, FBI
Jenni Blong
Ava Walker
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jan Egleson
- Screenplay & Story
- Tony Hillerman, Lloyd Gold
- Original Score
- BC Smith
- Original Title
- Coyote Waits
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 47m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jan Egleson
Tony Hillerman, Lloyd Gold
BC Smith
Roy H. Wagner
Kathryn Himoff
Robert Redford, Rebecca Eaton
Department Leadership Roster
BC Smith
Original Music Composer
Roy H. Wagner
Director of Photography
Richard Toyon
Production Design
Birgitta Bjerke
Costume Design
Kathryn Himoff
Editor
Jan Egleson
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Coyote Waits
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Coyote Waits about?
A Navajo shaman is the prime suspect in a murder case in this drama from PBS. But as Officer Jim Chee investigates the case he discovers some unusual events that perplex the veteran lawman, leading to an intriguing climax.
Who directed Coyote Waits?
Coyote Waits was directed by Jan Egleson.
Who stars in Coyote Waits?
The principal cast of Coyote Waits includes Adam Beach, Wes Studi, Keith Carradine, Graham Greene, Bodhi Elfman.
When was Coyote Waits released and how long is it?
Coyote Waits was released in 2003 with a total runtime of 1h 47m.
Who composed the musical score for Coyote Waits?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Coyote Waits was composed by BC Smith.
Is Coyote Waits based on a book or true story?
Coyote Waits is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Tony Hillerman".