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The Dark Wind
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The Dark Wind

1992-05-15 · 111 min · ★ 5.5

Drama · Thriller

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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Directors
Errol Morris
Production companies
Carolco Pictures, Seven Arts Pictures, Le Studio Canal+, North Face Motion Picture Company
Countries
United States of America, France
Status
Released

Top Cast

Lou Diamond PhillipsLou Diamond PhillipsOfficer Jim Chee
Fred WardFred WardLieutenant Joe Leaphorn
Betty C. BarlowOld Navajo Woman #2
Gary BasarabaGary BasarabaLarry
Guy BoydGuy BoydAgent Johnson
Blake ClarkBlake ClarkBen Gaines
Gary FarmerGary FarmerCowboy Albert Dashee
Lance BakerMr. Archer
Billy BeckBilly BeckMotel Clerk
Arlene BowmanEdna Nezzie
Patrick JensenAlbino Boy
Ivory OceanIvory OceanCurtiss
Michelle ThrushMichelle ThrushShirley Topaha
Neil KayquoptewaLomatewa
James KootsTaylor
Jane LorangerGail Pauling
Lonnie MaceMan #2
Fidel MorenoWorkman
Loren NahsonhoyaDanny
Alice Y. NezOld Navajo Woman #3

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