Indian Paint

Release Date: 1965-04-08

Overview: Nishko is a chief's son in the Great Plains, before Europeans arrive. During his rite of passage, he's determined to tame a painted pony. He approaches manhood while his peaceful clan is set upon by a nearby tribe willing to break a treaty. He must also contend with the kidnapping of three young women from his village, his pony's illness behind enemy lines, his mother's coma after a rattlesnake bite, the medicine man's urging that he sacrifice what he loves best, the attack of a cougar and of wolves, and his own injury while alone in the woods. His kindness, bravery, and quick thinking serve him well, but rescue come from an unexpected source.

Rating: 5.3 / 10

Cast

Johnny Crawford

as Nishko

Jay Silverheels

as Chief Hevatanu

Pat Hogan

as Sutamakis

George J. Lewis

as Nopawallo

Joan Hallmark

as Amatula

Crew

Norman Foster - Director
Norman Foster - Screenplay
Glenn Balch - Novel

Reviews

CinemaSerf:

The title doesn't exactly help this, but it's still a decent observation of the growing up of a young man "Nishko" (a fresh-faced looking Johnny Crawford), the son of a chief who must contend with man...