Winterhawk (1975): Cast & Plot
Winterhawk is a 1975 adventure western directed by Charles B. Pierce, starring Michael Dante as Winterhawk, L.Q. Jones and Dennis Fimple. It runs 1 hour 38 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 38m (98 min)
- Director
- Charles B. Pierce
- Original language
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English - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Winterhawk About?
The premise of Winterhawk without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Before the West ever saw the American cowboy, Winterhawk had become a Blackfoot legend. When smallpox devastates his tribe, Chief Winterhawk seeks a cure from the white settlers, who, fearing infection, kill two of his companions. In retaliation, he kidnaps a girl and her brother from the settlement, sparking a chase, across the frontier.
Winterhawk Cast & Characters
Michael Dante leads the cast as Winterhawk, with L.Q. Jones as Gates and Dennis Fimple as Scoby. Directed by Charles B. Pierce; 15 actors are credited in all.
- Director Charles B. Pierce
- Michael Dante as Winterhawk
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L.Q. Jones as Gates - Dennis Fimple as Scoby
- Dawn Wells as Clayanna / Narrator
Also Starring in Winterhawk
· 11 more- Jimmy Clem Little Smith
- Leif Erickson Guthrie
- Chuck Pierce Jr. Cotton
- Elisha Cook Jr. Finley
- Woody Strode Big Rude
- Denver Pyle Arkansas
- Arthur Hunnicutt McClusky
- Seamon Glass Big Smith
- Sacheen Littlefeather Pale Flower
- Gilbert Lucero Crow
- Ace Powell Red Calf
More from Charles B. Pierce
More films directed by Charles B. Pierce: Hawken’s Breed, Sacred Ground, The Evictors and The Norseman.
Winterhawk Plot Summary
What happens in Winterhawk from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 1-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Set in the early 19th century, the film follows Winterhawk, Michael Dante, a Blackfoot chief who seeks help for his smallpox-stricken tribe by trading furs. Two outlaws, L.Q. Jones as Gates and Dennis Fimple as Scoby, betray him, steal the furs, and leave Winterhawk’s companions dead.
Winterhawk and his braves return to town and vow revenge. He abducts a white woman, Clayanna, Dawn Wells, and her younger brother Jimmy Clem, intending to trade them for medicine for his people. Clayanna and Winterhawk grow close, especially after she learns he is a widower.
Full summary
The whole story of Winterhawk, scene by scene
Winterhawk Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Winterhawk.
How Well Do You Know Winterhawk?
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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Which Native American tribe does Winterhawk lead as chief?
Winterhawk Also Known As
9 alternative titles, including “Cheyenne” and “Àguila roja”.
- Also known as
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- Cheyenne
- Àguila roja
- Winterhawk - kuolematon soturi
- Το Μαύρο Γεράκι του Βορρά!
- Le Faucon Blanc
- Prériölyv
- El halcón de invierno
- A Vingança do Falcão
- Зимний ястреб
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Winterhawk FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Winterhawk, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Winterhawk?
Winterhawk runs 1 hour 38 minutes (98 minutes).
When was Winterhawk released?
Winterhawk was released on November 5, 1975.
Who directed Winterhawk?
Winterhawk was directed by Charles B. Pierce.
More films by Charles B. Pierce Who is in the cast of Winterhawk?
Winterhawk stars Michael Dante as Winterhawk, L.Q. Jones as Gates and Dennis Fimple as Scoby, among 15 credited actors.
Does Winterhawk have a post-credit scene?
No. Winterhawk has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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