Pursued by 2,000 US soldiers and cavalry, Chief Joseph leads his tribe of 800 Nez Perce on a 1,700 mile journey across the West and towards Canada. Based on the true story of the westward expansion of the United States and the military force used to displace Native Americans from their lands.

Genres

Cast

James Whitmore

General Oliver O. Howard

Ned Romero

Chief Joseph

Sam Elliott

Captain Wood

Emilio Delgado

Ollokot

Frank Salsedo

White Bird