Lakota Woman: Siege at Wounded Knee (1994): Cast & Plot
Lakota Woman: Siege at Wounded Knee is a 1994 drama directed by Frank Pierson, starring Irene Bedard as Mary Crow Dog, Joseph Runningfox and Archie Little. It runs 1 hour 40 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 40m (100 min)
- Director
- Frank Pierson
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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English - Studio
- TBS
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Lakota Woman: Siege at Wounded Knee About?
The premise of Lakota Woman: Siege at Wounded Knee without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Mary Crow Dog, raised in a destitute Lakota family on the Pine Ridge Reservation in South Dakota, becomes drawn into the 1960s protest movement. Witnessing systemic oppression, she joins her people’s fight for sovereignty, culminating in the 1973 armed standoff at Wounded Knee, the site of the 1890 massacre.
Lakota Woman: Siege at Wounded Knee Themes & Keywords
· 20 tags- native american
- pine ridge indian reservation
- south dakota
- indian reservation
- protest
- massacre
- injustice
- 1960s
- native american protagonist
- wounded knee massacre
- voice over narration
- u.s. government
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- race relations
- politics
- lakota tribe
- indian rights
- civil rights
- american indian
- 1970s
- based on true story
Lakota Woman: Siege at Wounded Knee Cast & Characters
Irene Bedard leads the cast as Mary Crow Dog, with Joseph Runningfox as Leonard Crow Dog and Archie Little as Fools Crow. Directed by Frank Pierson; 81 actors are credited in all.
- Director Frank Pierson
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Irene Bedard as Mary Crow Dog - Joseph Runningfox as Leonard Crow Dog
- Archie Little as Fools Crow
- Doreen Gardner as Sarah Bad Heart Bull
Also Starring in Lakota Woman: Siege at Wounded Knee
· 77 more- Amy Moore Davis Nadine
- Casey Camp-Horinek Aunt Elsie Flood
- Choach Means Ellen Moves Camp
- Richard Swallow Webster
- Richard Ray Whitman Carter Camp (as Richard Whitman)
- Carter Camp A.I.M. Warrior
- Dean Norris Red Arrow
- Peter Weller
- Tantoo Cardinal Mary's Mother
- August Schellenberg Dick Wilson
- Michael Horse Dennis Banks
- Lawrence Bayne Russel Means
- Gary Bullock FBI Agent Ralney
- Nancy Parsons Sister Mary Margaret
- Floyd "Red Crow" Westerman Mary's Grandfather
- Michael Spears Stat Man
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- Bruce Ellison Ken Tilsen
- Tamara Taylor Reporter #1
- Dawn Little Sky Grandma Moore
- Tim Sampson Pedro Bissonette
- Pato Hoffmann Spencer
- Monty Bass Raymond Yellow Thunder
- Lois Red Elk Gladys Bissonette
- George Marshall Ruge
- Scott Means John Standing
- James Abourezk District Attorney (as Senator James Abourezk)
- Chief Dave Beautiful Bald Eagle Old Man at HQ
- Dawn Lavand Drabot Young Mary
- John Harnagel Father Hochbauer
- Jake Walker Sheriff in Gordon
- Merritt Olsen Archeology Professor (as Merritt Olson)
- Charles Abourezk Attorney
- Edgar Bear Runner Reasonable Man
- James Hatzell Marshall
- Eliza Morrison Lizzie Fast Horse
- Nathan Bison Joe Little Horse
- Virginia Mercado Young Barbara
- Wi-Waste-Win Conroy Little Girl
- Melanie Two Eagle Charlene
- Angel McFarland Barbara
- Jessica White-Plume Receptionist
- Julia Recountre Old Woman at Headquarters
- Mekashi Horinek Young Man at Headquarters(as Mekasi Horinek)
- Vic Camp Webster's Friend
- Mark J. Nelson Codelle
- Van Burnette Driver Goon
- Bob Faubert Merle
- Van Horse Shotgun
- Don Strong Store Manager
- Reno Lodge Thief in Jail
- Mike Kenny Jailer
- Mark Barney Hare Brother 1
- Kevin Gusmano Hare Brother 2
- Norman Roach Clyde Bellecourt
- Randall K. Brown Archeology Student
- J. Miller Tobin Sheriff in Custer
- Brian A. O'Meara Reporter #2 (as Brian O'Meara)
- Dora Hernandez Woman at Calico (Elder)
- Owen LeBeau Buddy Lamont (as Owen Le Beau)
- Forrest O'Brien Old Priest
- Duane Chalmers A.I.M. Warrior
- Ari Sloane Post Reporter
- Grete Bodogaard Heikes Der Stern Reporter
- Robert Del Sesto Dr. Pat
- Michael Kneip Federal Agent Richards
- David Raushenberger Federal Agent Perrini
- Richard Dream Walker Rocky Madrid
- Irene Handren-Seals Morningstar Clearwater
- Steven P. Saeta Federal Marshall (as Steve Saeta)
- Jonathan Gill Wovoka
- Kathy Burnette Annie Mae (as Kathy Burnett)
- Claudette Sabor Mrs. Lamont
- Mary Olguin Traditional Singer (as Mary Olquin)
- Ron Beebe Lawyer (uncredited)
- Myra 'Dakota' Bown Hippie (uncredited)
- Carol Frazier Press (uncredited)
- Benny Gibson Cavalry Soldier (uncredited)
More from Frank Pierson
More films directed by Frank Pierson, best-rated first: A Star Is Born, King of the Gypsies, Soldier’s Girl and Conspiracy.
Lakota Woman: Siege at Wounded Knee Plot Summary
What happens in Lakota Woman: Siege at Wounded Knee from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Mary Crow Dog grows up in a poor Lakota family on the Rosebud Reservation in South Dakota, where the pull between ancient traditions and harsh modern realities shadows her childhood. The film follows a young girl who learns the stories and rites of her people, many of which are passed down by her grandfather, Fool Bull. His memories of the 1890 massacre at Wounded Knee haunt the family and remind viewers of a past that refuses to stay buried. The atmosphere of poverty, resilience, and cultural memory frames every step of her early life, and the ties to her homeland—and to the elders who keep its memory alive—stay with her as she grows.
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Lakota Woman: Siege at Wounded Knee Also Known As
4 alternative titles, including “La femme Lakota” and “Жената от племето Лакота”.
- Also known as
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- La femme Lakota
- Жената от племето Лакота
- Женщина племени лакота
- Mujer Lakota
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Lakota Woman: Siege at Wounded Knee FAQ: Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Lakota Woman: Siege at Wounded Knee, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Lakota Woman: Siege at Wounded Knee?
Lakota Woman: Siege at Wounded Knee runs 1 hour 40 minutes (100 minutes).
When was Lakota Woman: Siege at Wounded Knee released?
Lakota Woman: Siege at Wounded Knee was released on October 16, 1994.
Who directed Lakota Woman: Siege at Wounded Knee?
Lakota Woman: Siege at Wounded Knee was directed by Frank Pierson.
More films by Frank Pierson Who is in the cast of Lakota Woman: Siege at Wounded Knee?
Lakota Woman: Siege at Wounded Knee stars Irene Bedard as Mary Crow Dog, Joseph Runningfox as Leonard Crow Dog and Archie Little as Fools Crow, among 81 credited actors.
Does Lakota Woman: Siege at Wounded Knee have a post-credit scene?
No. Lakota Woman: Siege at Wounded Knee has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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