Powwow Highway
Synopsis
Two Northern Cheyenne men take a road trip from Montana to New Mexico to bail out the sister of one of them who has been framed and arrested in Santa Fe. On the way, they begin to reconnect to their spiritual heritage.
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Powwow Highway (1989) - Original TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2019-05-24
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A Martinez
Buddy Red Bow
Gary Farmer
Philbert Bono
Joanelle Romero
Bonnie Red Bow
Amanda Wyss
Rabbit Layton
Sam Vlahos
Chief Joseph
Wayne Waterman
Wolf Tooth
Margot Kane
Imogene
Geoffrey Rivas
Sandy Youngblood
Roscoe Born
Agent Jack Novall
John Trudell
Louie Short Hair
Graham Greene
Vietnam Vet
Wes Studi
Buff
Rodney A. Grant
Brave on Horse
Tony Frank
Captain Roberts
Chrissie McDonald
Jane Red Bow
Sky Seals
Sky Red Bow
Maria Antoinette Rogers
Aunt Harriet
Nicholas Anthony
Condo-Man
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 24, 1989
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jonathan Wacks
- Screenplay & Story
- Janet Heaney, Jean Stawarz, David Seals
- Original Score
- Barry Goldberg
- Original Title
- Powwow Highway
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Production Studios
- Handmade Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jonathan Wacks
Janet Heaney, Jean Stawarz, David Seals
Barry Goldberg
Toyomichi Kurita
Jim Stewart
Jan Wieringa, Denis O'Brien, George Harrison
Department Leadership Roster
Janet Heaney
Writer
Jean Stawarz
Writer
Jonathan Wacks
Director
Toyomichi Kurita
Director of Photography
Jan Wieringa
Producer
Barry Goldberg
Original Music Composer
Isis Mussenden
Costume Design
Cynthia Sowder
Production Design
Jim Stewart
Editor
Randy Fife
Stunt Coordinator
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Frequently Asked Questions About Powwow Highway
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Powwow Highway about?
Two Northern Cheyenne men take a road trip from Montana to New Mexico to bail out the sister of one of them who has been framed and arrested in Santa Fe. On the way, they begin to reconnect to their spiritual heritage.
Who directed Powwow Highway?
Powwow Highway was directed by Jonathan Wacks.
Who stars in Powwow Highway?
The principal cast of Powwow Highway includes A Martinez, Gary Farmer, Joanelle Romero, Amanda Wyss, Sam Vlahos.
When was Powwow Highway released and how long is it?
Powwow Highway was released in 1989 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.
Who composed the musical score for Powwow Highway?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Powwow Highway was composed by Barry Goldberg.
Is Powwow Highway based on a book or true story?
Powwow Highway is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "David Seals".