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Prologue to Wounded Knee
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Prologue to Wounded Knee

1973-04-27 · 85 min · ★ 8.0

Drama

An Indian is accused of the rape and murder of a white girl. The girl's stepfather incites the townspeople to punish the Indian - to cover up the fact that it was actually he who committed the crime.

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Directors
Sean MacGregor
Production companies
Redwine International Films
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 125,000

Top Cast

William SmithWilliam SmithCamper John Allen
Gene EvansGene EvansSheriff McVaney
Joe FlynnJoe FlynnChief Deputy Moody
R.G. ArmstrongR.G. ArmstrongRupert Beeker - Owner of 'Beeker's Bar'
Cody Bearpaw
Henry BrandonHenry BrandonHoly Man
Betty Ann CarrVicky
Darlene ConleyDarlene ConleyMac Moody
Kevin HagenKevin HagenKen Shaeffer
Gayle HemingwayGebo
C.J. HincksBetsy Shaeffer
Arch JohnsonArch JohnsonBeaumont
BarBara LunaBarBara LunaGayle
Owen OrrOwen OrrEllis
Robert ReynoldsDoctor

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