Like its hero, Chief Joseph of the Nez Pierce, this movie uses understatement to incredible effect. Ned Romero is brilliant as Chief Joseph, under who attempted to take his tribe to Canada. James Whitmore is marvelous as the Army officer, with an unusually progressive outlook, but powerless to assist Chief Joseph.
The photography is exceptional, and the score is hauntingly beautiful. See it if you can.
The photography is exceptional, and the score is hauntingly beautiful. See it if you can.