The Dark Wind
“The Navajo believe that when a man does something evil, it is because a dark wind has entered his soul.”
Synopsis
What begins as a Navajo officer's investigation into a prop plane crash on his Southwest reservation gives way to a drug smuggling ring and murder.
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The Dark wind Trailer 1991 (Guild)
Type: Trailer • Published 2016-03-07
Top Cast
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Lou Diamond Phillips
Officer Jim Chee
Fred Ward
Lieutenant Joe Leaphorn
Betty C. Barlow
Old Navajo Woman #2
Gary Basaraba
Larry
Guy Boyd
Agent Johnson
Blake Clark
Ben Gaines
Gary Farmer
Cowboy Albert Dashee
Lance Baker
Mr. Archer
Billy Beck
Motel Clerk
Arlene Bowman
Edna Nezzie
Patrick Jensen
Albino Boy
Ivory Ocean
Curtiss
Michelle Thrush
Shirley Topaha
Neil Kayquoptewa
Lomatewa
James Koots
Taylor
Jane Loranger
Gail Pauling
Lonnie Mace
Man #2
Fidel Moreno
Workman
Release History & Theatrical Window
BFI London Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
April 4, 1995
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Errol Morris
- Screenplay & Story
- Neal Jimenez, Eric Bergren
- Original Score
- Michel Colombier
- Original Title
- The Dark Wind
- Country of Origin
- United States of America, France
- Spoken Languages
- English, Navajo
- Runtime
- 1h 51m
- Production Studios
- Carolco Pictures, Seven Arts Pictures, Le Studio Canal+, North Face Motion Picture Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Errol Morris
Neal Jimenez, Eric Bergren, Tony Hillerman
Michel Colombier
Stefan Czapsky
Freeman A. Davies
Patrick Markey, Bonni Lee, Robert Redford
Department Leadership Roster
Patrick Markey
Producer
Michel Colombier
Original Music Composer
Stefan Czapsky
Director of Photography
Freeman A. Davies
Editor
Errol Morris
Director
Dan Bradley
Stunt Coordinator
Neal Jimenez
Screenplay
Eric Bergren
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Dark Wind
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Dark Wind about?
What begins as a Navajo officer's investigation into a prop plane crash on his Southwest reservation gives way to a drug smuggling ring and murder.
Who directed The Dark Wind?
The Dark Wind was directed by Errol Morris.
Who stars in The Dark Wind?
The principal cast of The Dark Wind includes Lou Diamond Phillips, Fred Ward, Betty C. Barlow, Gary Basaraba, Guy Boyd.
When was The Dark Wind released and how long is it?
The Dark Wind was released in 1992 with a total runtime of 1h 51m.
Who composed the musical score for The Dark Wind?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Dark Wind was composed by Michel Colombier.
Is The Dark Wind based on a book or true story?
The Dark Wind is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Tony Hillerman".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Dark Wind?
The Dark Wind holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).