500 Nations (1995): Cast
500 Nations is a 1995 documentary directed by Jack Leustig, starring Kevin Costner, Gregory Harrison and Eric Schweig. It runs 8 hours.
- Runtime
- 8h (480 min)
- Director
- Jack Leustig
- Genre
- Documentary
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Majestic Films International
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is 500 Nations About?
The premise of 500 Nations without spoilers.
An eight‑part documentary tracing Native American history across North and Central America from pre‑Columbian times to the late 19th century. Hosted by Kevin Costner, narrated by Gregory Harrison, it mixes text, eyewitness accounts, historic images and computer graphics. Directed by Jack Leustig, it features voice talent such as Eric Schweig, Gordon Tootoosis, Wes Studi, Edward James Olmos, Patrick Stewart and others, with writing by Leustig, Roberta Grossman, Lee Miller and W.T. Morgan.
500 Nations Themes & Keywords
· 5 tags- native american
- tv mini series
- president of the united states
- cherokee
- war of 1812
500 Nations Cast
Kevin Costner leads the cast, with Gregory Harrison and Eric Schweig. Directed by Jack Leustig; 10 actors are credited in all.
- Director Jack Leustig
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Kevin Costner as themselves - Gregory Harrison
- Eric Schweig
- Gordon Tootoosis
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500 Nations Also Known As
3 alternative titles, including “500 Nations - Die Geschichte der Indianer” and “500 Nations : L’histoire des indiens d'Amérique du nord”.
- Also known as
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- 500 Nations - Die Geschichte der Indianer
- 500 Nations : L’histoire des indiens d'Amérique du nord
- Intiaanikansat
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500 Nations FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Director
Runtime, director, cast and post-credit scenes of 500 Nations, each answered in a sentence.
How long is 500 Nations?
500 Nations runs 8 hours (480 minutes).
Who directed 500 Nations?
500 Nations was directed by Jack Leustig.
More films by Jack Leustig Who is in the cast of 500 Nations?
500 Nations stars Kevin Costner, Gregory Harrison and Eric Schweig, among 10 credited actors.
Does 500 Nations have a post-credit scene?
No. 500 Nations has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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