Windwalker
“He conquered love and death...now he walks the winds of eternity!”
Synopsis
An ancient Indian warrior who has reached the end of his life is brought back from his 'death' to save his family from a raiding party of enemy Indians in this unique story of 'Indians without a single cowboy.
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Windwalker (1980) - Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2020-04-01
Top Cast
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Trevor Howard
Windwalker
Nick Ramus
Smiling Wolf / Crow Brother / Narrator
James Remar
Windwalker (young)
Serene Hedin
Tashina
Dusty McCrea
Dancing Moon
Silvana Gallardo
Little Feather
Emerson John
Spotted Deer
Jason Stevens
Horse That Follows
Roberta Deherrera
Happy Wind
Ivan Naranjo
Crooked Leg
Chief Tug Smith
Tashina's father
Fredelia Smith
Tashina's mother
Wanni-Omni-Ska-Robideau
Windwalker (age 5)
Bart the Bear
Bear
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 12, 1980
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$18
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Kieth Merrill
- Screenplay & Story
- Blaine Yorgason, Ray Goldrup
- Original Score
- Merrill B. Jenson
- Original Title
- Windwalker
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 48m
- Worldwide Gross
- $18
- Production Studios
- Windwalker, Santa Fe International
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kieth Merrill
Blaine Yorgason, Ray Goldrup
Merrill B. Jenson
Reed Smoot
Stephen L. Johnson, Peter L. McCrea, Janice Hampton
Thomas E. Ballard, Douglas G. Johnson, Arthur R. Dubs
Department Leadership Roster
Reed Smoot
Director of Photography
Kieth Merrill
Director
Blaine Yorgason
Writer
Ray Goldrup
Writer
Thomas Pratt
Production Design
Thomas E. Ballard
Producer
Douglas G. Johnson
Producer
Yvonne Robertson
Costume Design
Stephen L. Johnson
Editor
Peter L. McCrea
Editor
Arthur R. Dubs
Producer
Merrill B. Jenson
Original Music Composer
Janice Hampton
Editor
Fernando Celis
Stunt Coordinator
John Sherrod
Stunt Coordinator
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
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Windwalker
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Windwalker about?
An ancient Indian warrior who has reached the end of his life is brought back from his 'death' to save his family from a raiding party of enemy Indians in this unique story of 'Indians without a single cowboy.
Who directed Windwalker?
Windwalker was directed by Kieth Merrill.
Who stars in Windwalker?
The principal cast of Windwalker includes Trevor Howard, Nick Ramus, James Remar, Serene Hedin, Dusty McCrea.
When was Windwalker released and how long is it?
Windwalker was released in 1980 with a total runtime of 1h 48m.
How much did Windwalker make at the box office?
Windwalker grossed $18 in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Windwalker?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Windwalker was composed by Merrill B. Jenson.
Is Windwalker based on a book or true story?
Windwalker is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Blaine Yorgason".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Windwalker?
Windwalker holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).