Squanto: A Warrior's Tale
“In the quest for peace, he became a legend.”
Synopsis
It's the 17th century, and Native American Squanto roams free in the New World until he's captured by visiting sailors who take him back to England. Monk Brother Daniel teaches him social customs, but other Englishmen aren't as kind. Squanto becomes the unwilling star of performances that highlight his fighting skills, but he eventually engineers a return trip to America. He finds that his home has changed forever, and he must chart a new path for his people.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Type: Trailer • Published 2012-04-17
Top Cast
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Adam Beach
Squanto
Sheldon Peters Wolfchild
Mooshawset
Irene Bedard
Nakooma
Eric Schweig
Epenow
Leroy Peltier
Pequod
Michael Gambon
Sir George
Nathaniel Parker
Thomas Dermer
Alex Norton
Harding
Mark Margolis
Captain Hunt
Julian Richings
Sir George's Servant
Mandy Patinkin
Brother Daniel
Donal Donnelly
Brother Paul
Stuart Pankin
Brother Timothy
Paul Klementowicz
Brother James
Bray Poor
Dr, Fuller
Tim Hopper
William Bradford
John Saint Ryan
Miles Standish
John Dunn-Hill
Governor John Carver
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 28, 1994
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$19.2M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$3.3M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.17x
-$15.9M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Xavier Koller
- Screenplay & Story
- Darlene Craviotto
- Original Score
- Joel McNeely
- Original Title
- Squanto: A Warrior's Tale
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Hungarian
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
- Production Budget
- $19.2M
- Worldwide Gross
- $3.3M
- Production Studios
- Walt Disney Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Xavier Koller
Darlene Craviotto
Joel McNeely
Robbie Greenberg
Lisa Day, Gillian L. Hutshing
Kathryn F. Galan, Don Carmody
Department Leadership Roster
Xavier Koller
Director
Darlene Craviotto
Writer
Minor Mustain
Stunt Coordinator
Joel McNeely
Original Music Composer
Robbie Greenberg
Director of Photography
Lisa Day
Editor
Gillian L. Hutshing
Editor
Kathryn F. Galan
Producer
Gemma Jackson
Production Design
Olga Dimitrovová
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Squanto: A Warrior's Tale
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Squanto: A Warrior's Tale about?
It's the 17th century, and Native American Squanto roams free in the New World until he's captured by visiting sailors who take him back to England. Monk Brother Daniel teaches him social customs, but other Englishmen aren't as kind. Squanto becomes the unwilling star of performances that highlight his fighting skills, but he eventually engineers a return trip to America. He finds that his home has changed forever, and he must chart a new path for his people.
Who directed Squanto: A Warrior's Tale?
Squanto: A Warrior's Tale was directed by Xavier Koller.
Who stars in Squanto: A Warrior's Tale?
The principal cast of Squanto: A Warrior's Tale includes Adam Beach, Sheldon Peters Wolfchild, Irene Bedard, Eric Schweig, Leroy Peltier.
When was Squanto: A Warrior's Tale released and how long is it?
Squanto: A Warrior's Tale was released in 1994 with a total runtime of 1h 42m.
What was the box office and production budget of Squanto: A Warrior's Tale?
Squanto: A Warrior's Tale had a reported production budget of $19.2M and grossed $3.3M at the worldwide box office (0.17 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for Squanto: A Warrior's Tale?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Squanto: A Warrior's Tale was composed by Joel McNeely.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Squanto: A Warrior's Tale?
Squanto: A Warrior's Tale holds official age classifications: DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).