Winterhawk is a 1975 western about a Blackfoot Indian chief who tries to get help for his smallpox-infected tribe. He is betrayed by the people he seeks help from. The film stars Leif Erickson, Woody Strode, Denver Pyle, LQ Jones, Michael Dante and Elisha Cook Jr.
In 1845 Montana, a Blackfoot chief attempted to purchase a cure for smallpox from his tribe, but the white settlers were unsympathetic, forcing the Indian chief to resort to desperate measures.
Director: Charles B. Pierce
Writers: Charles B. Pierce, Earl E. Smith (narration written by)
Main actors: Leif Erickson, Woody Strode, Denver Pyle
The film takes place in the early 19th century. Winterhawk, the leader of a Blackfoot tribe and played by Michael Dante, seeks help for his smallpox-infected tribe by attempting to trade furs. In a double cross, furs are stolen. After the double cross, which involves the theft of his furs and skins and the murder of his two companions, he and his braves return to town. He takes revenge by kidnapping a white woman, played by Dawn Wells, and her younger brother. He is then chased by a group.
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