The Only Good Indian
Originally released in 2009. The Only Good Indian is a action/drama film. directed by Kevin Willmott.
Starring Wes Studi, Winter Fox Frank, and J. Kenneth Campbell
Synopsis
Set in Kansas during the early 1900s, a teen-aged Native American boy is taken from his family and forced to attend a distant Indian "training" school to assimilate into White society. When he escapes to return to his family, Sam Franklin, a bounty hunter of Cherokee descent, is hired to find and return him to the institution. Franklin, a former Indian scout for the U.S. Army, has renounced his Native heritage and has adopted the White Man's way of life, believing it's the only way for Indians to survive. Along the way, a tragic incident spurs Franklin's longtime nemesis, the famous "Indian Fighter" Sheriff Henry McCoy, to pursue both Franklin and the boy.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 1, 2009
16 years ago
Runtime
1h 54m
114 minutes total
User Rating
3.5/10
Mixed (2 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Only Good Indian about?
Set in Kansas during the early 1900s, a teen-aged Native American boy is taken from his family and forced to attend a distant Indian "training" school to assimilate into White society. When he esca...
Who directed The Only Good Indian?
The Only Good Indian was directed by Kevin Willmott.
How long is The Only Good Indian?
The Only Good Indian has a runtime of 1 hours and 54 minutes (114 minutes total).
When was The Only Good Indian released?
The Only Good Indian was released on December 1, 2009 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Only Good Indian?
The main cast of The Only Good Indian includes Wes Studi, Winter Fox Frank, J. Kenneth Campbell, Paul Butler, Thirza Defoe.