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Dreamkeeper (2003): Cast

Dreamkeeper (2003) movie poster

Dreamkeeper is a 2003 fantasy drama directed by Steve Barron, starring Eddie Spears as Shane, Gary Farmer and Michael Greyeyes. It runs 2 hours 54 minutes.

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Dreamkeeper (2003) movie poster
Released
Runtime
2h 54m (174 min)
Director
Steve Barron
Genres
Fantasy , Drama
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Dreamkeeper About?

The premise of Dreamkeeper without spoilers.

Set on a South Dakota reservation, a wise elder asks his grandson Shane—deep in debt to dangerous men—to accompany him and his old pony on a journey to the Albuquerque powwow. As they travel, the grandfather shares a series of mysterious Native American legends that weave themes of love, friendship and magic, guiding Shane toward redemption.

Dreamkeeper Themes & Keywords

· 50 tags
  • blackfoot indian
  • cherokee indian
  • cheyenne indian
  • kiowa indian
  • lakota indian
  • mohawk indian
  • native american
  • journey
  • american
  • magic
  • reservation
  • storyteller
+38 more
  • crow indian
  • one word title
  • father son relationship
  • salish tribe
  • rocky mountains
  • mythology
  • pawnee tribe
  • reference to lewis and clark
  • longhouse
  • roadside motel
  • bow and arrow
  • cornfield
  • sioux tribe
  • reference to george armstrong custer
  • on the road
  • reference to black elk
  • grandfather grandson relationship
  • mother son relationship
  • totem pole
  • visions
  • train
  • campfire
  • club
  • ritual
  • shield
  • roadkill
  • cave
  • serpent
  • travois
  • rite
  • elk
  • cactus
  • spider
  • coyote
  • rescue
  • explosion
  • death
  • war dance
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Cast & crew

Dreamkeeper Cast & Characters

Eddie Spears leads the cast as Shane, with Gary Farmer as Iktome and Michael Greyeyes as Thunder Spirit. Directed by Steve Barron; 31 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Steve Barron

More films directed by Steve Barron, best-rated first: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Coneheads, Supervized and Choking Man.

Full filmography
Videos

Dreamkeeper Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Dreamkeeper.

Dreamkeeper [Trailer] HD
Quiz

How Well Do You Know Dreamkeeper?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

Question 1 of 10

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  10. Question 10: not answered

Which Native American tribe's folklore is central to the story?

Cars

Cars in Dreamkeeper

11 cars on screen, including the 1966 Ford F-100 and the 1978 Chevrolet Chevy Van.

All 11 cars
  • 1966 Ford F-100 in Dreamkeeper 1966 Ford F-100 Main role
  • 1978 Chevrolet Chevy Van in Dreamkeeper 1978 Chevrolet Chevy Van Important role
  • 1981 Chevrolet Monte Carlo in Dreamkeeper 1981 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Important role
  • 1979 Ford Econoline in Dreamkeeper 1979 Ford Econoline Minor role
Details

Dreamkeeper Also Known As

12 alternative titles, including “El guardián de los sueños” and “The Dreamwarrior”.

Also known as
  • El guardián de los sueños
  • The Dreamwarrior
  • Álomőrzők
  • Pãstrãtorul de vise
  • El cazador de sueños
  • Cuvar snova
  • El guardián de sueños
  • שומר החלומות
  • Властелин легенд
  • Guardião dos Sonhos
  • 造梦人
  • Володар легенд

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FAQ

Dreamkeeper FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Dreamkeeper, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Dreamkeeper?

Dreamkeeper runs 2 hours 54 minutes (174 minutes).

When was Dreamkeeper released?

Dreamkeeper was released on December 28, 2003.

Who directed Dreamkeeper?

Dreamkeeper was directed by Steve Barron.

More films by Steve Barron

Who is in the cast of Dreamkeeper?

Dreamkeeper stars Eddie Spears as Shane, Gary Farmer as Iktome and Michael Greyeyes as Thunder Spirit, among 31 credited actors.

Does Dreamkeeper have a post-credit scene?

No. Dreamkeeper has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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