Cheyenne Autumn Trail
Synopsis
Structured as a complementary social and historical companion piece to John Ford's final western Cheyenne Autumn (1964), this documentary short intersperses clips from the big-screen epic with background information about the Northern Cheyenne Exodus of 1878–1879 and contrasts it with life on the Cheyenne reservation in 1964, as a tribal chief, a tribal beauty queen, and a tribal adolescent take a drive along the route of the 19th-century trek.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 1964
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ronald Saland
- Screenplay & Story
- Burt Sloane
- Original Title
- Cheyenne Autumn Trail
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 19m
- Production Studios
- Professional Filme Services
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ronald Saland
Burt Sloane
Ross Lowell
Department Leadership Roster
Ronald Saland
Director
Burt Sloane
Writer
Ross Lowell
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Cheyenne Autumn Trail.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Cheyenne Autumn Trail
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Cheyenne Autumn Trail about?
Structured as a complementary social and historical companion piece to John Ford's final western Cheyenne Autumn (1964), this documentary short intersperses clips from the big-screen epic with background information about the Northern Cheyenne Exodus of 1878–1879 and contrasts it with life on the Cheyenne reservation in 1964, as a tribal chief, a tribal beauty queen, and a tribal adolescent take a drive along the route of the 19th-century trek.
Who directed Cheyenne Autumn Trail?
Cheyenne Autumn Trail was directed by Ronald Saland.
Who stars in Cheyenne Autumn Trail?
The principal cast of Cheyenne Autumn Trail includes James Stewart.
When was Cheyenne Autumn Trail released and how long is it?
Cheyenne Autumn Trail was released in 1964 with a total runtime of 19m.