| Thunderheart | |
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| Directed By | Michael Apted |
| Written By | John Fusco |
| Cast | Val Kilmer, Graham Greene, Sam Shepard, Fred Ward |
| Produced By | Robert De Niro, John Fusco, Jane Rosenthal |
| Cinematography By | Roger Deakins |
| Film Editing By | Ian Crafford |
| Music By | James Horner |
| Studio | Tribeca Productions, Waterhorse Productions |
| Distributed By | TriStar Pictures |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English, Sioux |
| Release Date | April 3, 1992 |
| Runtime | 119 Minutes |
| Rating | R |
| Gross | $22,660,758 |
Thunderheart is a 1992 American Neo-Western-themed mystery film, directed by Michael Apted from a screenplay written by John Fusco. The film stars Val Kilmer, Sam Shepard, Graham Greene, and Fred Ward. It was distributed by TriStar Pictures and released on 3 April 1992.
Overview[]
An FBI agent with a Sioux background is sent to a reservation for an investigation. As he overcomes the tactics of his fellow agents and gets attuned to his heritage, he gains the trust of the locals.
Plot[]
Cast[]
- Val Kilmer as Ray Levoi
- Sam Shepard as Frank "Cooch" Coutelle
- Graham Greene as Walter Crow Horse
- Fred Ward as Jack Milton
- Fred Thompson as William Dawes
- Sheila Tousey as Maggie Eagle Bear
- Ted Thin Elk as Grandpa Sam Reaches
- John Trudell as Jimmy Looks Twice
- Julius Drum as Richard Yellow Hawk
- Sarah Brave as Maisy Blue Legs
- Allan R.J. Joseph as Leo Fast Elk
- Sylvan Pumpkin Seed as Hobart
- Patrick Massett as Agent Mackey
- Rex Linn as FBI Agent
- Brian A. O'Meara as FBI Agent