Chief Dan George
Biography: Chief Dan George OC (July 24, 1899 – September 23, 1981) was a chief of the Tsleil-Waututh Nation, a Coast Salish band whose Indian reserve is located on Burrard Inlet in the southeast area of the District of North Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. He was also an actor, musician, poet and author; his best-known written work was "My Heart Soars". As an actor, he is best remembered for portraying Old Lodge Skins opposite Dustin Hoffman in Little Big Man (1970), for which he was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor.
Place of Birth: Not available
Birthday: July 24, 1899
Deathday: September 23, 1981
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The Outlaw Josey Wales
1976-06-30
The Outlaw Josey Wales
Overview: After avenging his family's brutal murder, Wales is pursued by a pack of soldiers. He prefers to travel alone, but ragtag outcasts are drawn to him - and Wales can't bring himself to leave them unprotected.
Genres: Western
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1976-06-30
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Little Big Man
1970-12-23
Little Big Man
Overview: Jack Crabb, looking back from extreme old age, tells of his life being raised by Indians and fighting with General Custer.
Genres: Adventure Western Comedy Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1970-12-23
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Harry and Tonto
1974-08-12
Harry and Tonto
Overview: Harry is a retired teacher in his 70s living in the Upper West Side of New York City where his late wife and he raised his children--where he's lived all his life. When the building he lives in is torn down to make way for a parking garage, Harry and his beloved cat Tonto begin a journey across the United States, visiting his children, seeing a world he never seemed to have the time to see before, making new friends, and saying goodbye to old friends.
Genres: Comedy Drama Adventure
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1974-08-12
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Americathon
1979-08-10
Americathon
Overview: In a story told in narrative flashbacks, a young TV consultant is hired by the President of a bankrupt USA to organize a telethon in order to prevent the country from being repossessed by wealthy Native Americans.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1979-08-10
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Smith!
1969-03-21
Smith!
Overview: When the Indian Jimmyboy is accused of murder of a white man, he flees onto the ranch of Smith, who's well known for his tolerance for Indians, since he was raised by the old Indian Antoine. Smith helps Jimmyboy against the mean Sheriff and promises to speak for him in court, thus persuading him to surrender himself to the police.
Genres: Drama Family Western
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1969-03-21
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Shadow of the Hawk
1976-07-14
Shadow of the Hawk
Overview: Jan-Michael Vincent stars as Mike, the grandson of Native American shaman Old Man Hawk who is called back to his village to help defeat evil forces threatening the tribe. After years of living in the city and working in a business world altogether apart from his roots, Mike is contacted by a freelance reporter, Maureen, who was enlisted by Old Man Hawk to track his grandson. When Mike assents to returning with Maureen, they find that the village is beset by the evil spirit of an ancient sorceress, Dsonoqua, animating beasts and objects and causing strange, deadly accidents. Only the heir of the tribe’s shaman can stand in the way of the evil and protect his people, but will Mike be able to harness his power in time?
Genres: Horror Adventure
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1976-07-14
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The Bears and I
1974-07-31
The Bears and I
Overview: When a man adopts three black bear cubs, he faces one of the hardest decisions of his life. Set in the wilderness of British Columbia, Canada, Robert Leslie struggles to keep his bears safe and maintain relations with native Americans and park rangers.
Genres: Adventure Drama Family
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1974-07-31
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Hell Hath No Fury: The Making of The Outlaw Josey Wales
1999-03-30
Hell Hath No Fury: The Making of The Outlaw Josey Wales
Overview: John Milius narrates this featurette on the Clint Eastwood classic.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1999-03-30
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The Special London Bridge Special
1972-01-01
The Special London Bridge Special
Overview: In 1972, the Arizona State Park bought the London Bridge. Tom Jones (as himself) is magically transported to the bridge's new location where he, befuddled, sings with other celebrities, has adventures and gets kidnapped by “the villain”.
Genres: TV Movie Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1972-01-01
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The Education of Phyllistine
1963-01-01
The Education of Phyllistine
Overview: An orphaned indigenous girl is taken away to an all white school so that the school can get grant money.
Genres: Drama TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1963-01-01
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Alien Thunder
1974-02-22
Alien Thunder
Overview: Saskatchewan, Canada, late 19th century. The negligence of Dan Candy, sergeant of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, allows Almighty Voice, a young Cree warrior, to escape.
Genres: Drama Western
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1974-02-22
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Cancel My Reservation
1972-09-21
Cancel My Reservation
Overview: Bob Hope is a stressed out talk show host who is sent on a vacation to Arizona on doctor's orders and has to play Sherlock Holmes with his wife, the lovely Eva Marie Saint, to solve a series of murders that has Bob as the prime suspect.
Genres: Comedy Mystery
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1972-09-21
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Nothing Personal
1980-03-28
Nothing Personal
Overview: Environmentally concerned lawyer Abigail Adams works with Professor Roger Keller in his effort to protect baby seals from slaughter.
Genres: Comedy Romance
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1980-03-28
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Man Belongs to the Earth
1974-05-04
Man Belongs to the Earth
Overview: Made for screening at the U.S. Pavilion at the 1974 World's Fair in Spokane Washington, USA, which had a Native-American environmental theme, MAN BELONGS TO THE EARTH depicts the history of air, water, and earth pollution, and how environmentalists are trying to solve these problems using various technologies.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1974-05-04
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Cold Journey
1975-05-06
Cold Journey
Overview: In this feature drama, a Canadian Indigenous youth attempts to find a place for himself. He faces culture shock as the educational system teaches him to be a white man and tries to find a way of life more meaningful to his Indigenous culture and ancestry.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1975-05-06
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Spirit of the Wind
1979-01-01
Spirit of the Wind
Overview: The life story of George Attla, a famous Alaskan dog sled driver, from his childhood until his first major victory in 1958.
Genres: Adventure Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1979-01-01
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