Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee(2007)
“The Epic Fall of the American Indian”
Overview
Beginning just after the bloody Sioux victory over General Custer at Little Big Horn, the story is told through two unique perspectives: Charles Eastman, a young, white-educated Sioux doctor held up as living proof of the alleged success of assimilation, and Sitting Bull the proud Lakota chief whose tribe won the American Indians’ last major victory at Little Big Horn.
Director
Yves Simoneau
Studio
Wolf Entertainment
Cast
Anna Paquin
as Elaine Goodale
Chevez Ezaneh
as Ohiyesa / Young Charles
August Schellenberg
as Sitting Bull
Duane Howard
as Uncle
Aidan Quinn
as Henry Dawes
Colm Feore
as General Sherman
Fred Thompson
as President Ulysses S. Grant
Nathan Lee Chasing Horse
as One Bull
Wayne Charles Baker
as Jacob
Brian Stollery
as Bishop Whipple
Shaun Johnston
as Col. Nelson Miles
Gordon Tootoosis
as Chief Red Cloud
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Movie Facts
Release Year
2007
Runtime
2h 5m
Language
English
Rating
6.5 / 10
Production Companies
Wolf Entertainment • Traveler's Rest Films • HBO Films
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Where can I watch Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee (2007).
What is Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee about?▼
Beginning just after the bloody Sioux victory over General Custer at Little Big Horn, the story is told through two unique perspectives: Charles Eastman, a young, white-educated Sioux doctor held up as living proof of the alleged success of assimilation, and Sitting Bull the proud Lakota chief whose tribe won the American Indians’ last major victory at Little Big Horn.
Who directed Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee?▼
Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee was directed by Yves Simoneau and released in 2007. It is a western, drama, history, tv movie, war film.
How long is Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee?▼
Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee has a runtime of 2 hours and 5 minutes (125 minutes total).
Who stars in Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee?▼
The cast of Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee includes Anna Paquin as Elaine Goodale, Chevez Ezaneh as Ohiyesa / Young Charles, August Schellenberg as Sitting Bull, Duane Howard as Uncle, Aidan Quinn as Henry Dawes and more.
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