Cheyenne Autumn Trail movie poster

Cheyenne Autumn Trail

January 1, 1964 0h 19m

Originally released in 1964. Cheyenne Autumn Trail is a documentary film. directed by Ronald Saland. At just 19 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Starring James Stewart

Synopsis

Structured as a complementary social and historical companion piece to John Ford's final western Cheyenne Autumn (1964), this documentary short intersperses clips from the big-screen epic with background information about the Northern Cheyenne Exodus of 1878–1879 and contrasts it with life on the Cheyenne reservation in 1964, as a tribal chief, a tribal beauty queen, and a tribal adolescent take a drive along the route of the 19th-century trek.

Quick Facts

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Release Date January 1, 1964 62 years ago
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Runtime 0h 19m 19 minutes total
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Language English Original language

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN

Production Companies

  • Professional Filme Services

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Cheyenne Autumn Trail about?

Structured as a complementary social and historical companion piece to John Ford's final western Cheyenne Autumn (1964), this documentary short intersperses clips from the big-screen epic with bac...

Who directed Cheyenne Autumn Trail?

Cheyenne Autumn Trail was directed by Ronald Saland.

How long is Cheyenne Autumn Trail?

Cheyenne Autumn Trail has a runtime of 0 hours and 19 minutes (19 minutes total).

When was Cheyenne Autumn Trail released?

Cheyenne Autumn Trail was released on January 1, 1964 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Cheyenne Autumn Trail?

The main cast of Cheyenne Autumn Trail includes James Stewart.