Powwow Highway 1989

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Two Northern Cheyenne men take a road trip from Montana to New Mexico to bail out the sister of one of them who has been framed and arrested in Santa Fe. On the way, they begin to reconnect to their spiritual heritage.

A Martinez

as Buddy Red Bow

Gary Farmer

as Philbert Bono

Joanelle Romero

as Bonnie Red Bow

Amanda Wyss

as Rabbit Layton

Sam Vlahos

as Chief Joseph

Wayne Waterman

as Wolf Tooth

Margot Kane

as Imogene

Geoffrey Rivas

as Sandy Youngblood

Roscoe Born

as Agent Jack Novall

John Trudell

as Louie Short Hair

Director:

Jonathan Wacks

Writer:

Jean Stawarz, Janet Heaney, David Seals

Genres:

Drama,Comedy

Release Date:

1989 (U.S.A)

Run Time:

91 min

MMPA Rating:

None

Critics Reviews

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Nell Minow
Lena Moore ★ TOP CRITIC
Director of “Midnight Mercy”

“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”

Nell Minow
Bradley Vance ★ TOP CRITIC
Screenwriter of “Dust Country”

“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”

Nell Minow
Simone Alvarez ★ TOP CRITIC
Producer of “The Burning Floor”

“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”

Nell Minow
Harold Kim ★ TOP CRITIC
BAFTA-nominated Actor

“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”

Nell Minow
Maya S. ★ TOP CRITIC
Director

“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”

Nell Minow
Chris D. ★ TOP CRITIC
Screenwriter

“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”

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Olivia M. ★ TOP CRITIC
Producer

“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”

Audience Reviews

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Lena M

Incredibly done! Can’t wait to watch it again.

Nell Minow
Marty Tyson

Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.

Nell Minow
Hope Ayala

Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.

Nell Minow
Jeff B.

My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!

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Tyler D.

im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!

Cast & Crew of

Powwow Highway

Directors & Credit Writers

Credit Writers

Cast

A Martinez

as Buddy Red Bow

Gary Farmer

as Philbert Bono

Joanelle Romero

as Bonnie Red Bow

Amanda Wyss

as Rabbit Layton

Sam Vlahos

as Chief Joseph

Wayne Waterman

as Wolf Tooth

Margot Kane

as Imogene

Geoffrey Rivas

as Sandy Youngblood

Roscoe Born

as Agent Jack Novall

John Trudell

as Louie Short Hair

Graham Greene

as Vietnam Vet

Wes Studi

as Buff

Rodney A. Grant

as Brave on Horse

Tony Frank

as Captain Roberts

Chrissie McDonald

as Jane Red Bow

Sky Seals

as Sky Red Bow

Maria Antoinette Rogers

as Aunt Harriet

Nicholas Anthony

as Condo-Man

Kandi Brooks

as Hi-Fi Hut Cashier

Dalin Gomez

as Lucinda Sanchez

Irene Handren-Seals

as Jail Guard

Lafayette J. Harris

as Stockyard Foreman

Bill T. Head

as Sioux Driver

Ron Holmstrom

as Police Officer

Mike Means

as Young Buddy

Marc Miles

as Patrolman

Nuchie Nashoba

as Condo-Woman

Rogene Not Afraid

as Floozy

Leigh Opitz

as Waitress

Randal Patrick

as Hi-Fi & Car Salesman

Stephanie Roberts

as Secretary

Ariane Rowland

as Young Bonnie

Chris Rowland

as Light Cloud

Keith Shoulder Blade

as Young Philbert

Adam Taylor

as Bull Miller

Patricia Van Ingen

as Pueblo Woman

Floyd "Red Crow" Westerman

as CB Radio Voice (voice)

Del Zamora

as Fidel de Baca

James "JR" Pollard

as Bar Patron (uncredited)

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