"Into the West" (2005) TV mini-series

Seasons:

1

Release Date:

10 June 2005 (USA)

Genre:

Western | Adventure | Drama

Plot:

Tales from the American West in the 19th century, told from the perspective of two families, one of white settlers and one of Native Americans.

Plot Keywords:

TV Mini-Series

Awards:

Nominated for Golden Globe. Another 9 wins & 25 nominations

Cast

Irene Bedard	...	Margaret Light Shines (3 episodes, 2005)
John Terry	...	Older Jacob Wheeler (2 episodes, 2005)
Christian Kane	...	Abe Wheeler / ... (2 episodes, 2005)
Tyler Christopher	...	Jacob Wheeler Jr. / ... (2 episodes, 2005)
Sheila Tousey	...	Older Thunderheart Woman (2 episodes, 2005)
Tonantzin Carmelo	...	Thunder Heart Woman (2 episodes, 2005)
William Joseph Elk III	...	'Young' - White Crow (2 episodes, 2005)
Warren Kole	...	Robert Wheeler (2 episodes, 2005)
Zahn McClarnon	...	Running Fox (2 episodes, 2005)
Russell Means	...	Running Fox (2 episodes, 2005)
Tatanka Means	...	Crazy Horse (2 episodes, 2005)
Jonathan Scarfe	...	General George Armstrong Custer (2 episodes, 2005)
Eric Schweig	...	Sitting Bull (2 episodes, 2005)
Matthew Settle	...	Jacob Wheeler (2 episodes, 2005)
Michael Spears	...	Dog Star (2 episodes, 2005)
Skeet Ulrich	...	Jethro Wheeler (2 episodes, 2005)

Runtime:

552 min (6 parts)

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.78 : 1

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Certification:

Singapore:NC-16 | Australia:M | Netherlands:12 | Germany:12 (DVD rating)

Filming Locations:

Drumheller, Alberta, Canada

Company:

DreamWorks Television

Quotes:

Naomi Wheeler: What is that?
Indian woman kanto: Special oils that make Prairie Fire burn all night.

Movie Connections:

Featured in The 63rd Annual Golden Globe Awards (2006) (TV)

Great Series and Good Performances

I've been watching this series since it began, and it really gives both sides of the picture. The performances of Native American actors, especially Irene Bedard (Pocahontas' voice) are solid. The other characters are significant but less impressive. The locations are scenic, and the camera work is sharp as well.

I would recommend as a supplement a recent book, "Making the White Man's Indian: Native Americnas and Hollywood Movies." The book covers 100 years of Indians in the movies and gives many behind-the-scenes stories. If you're interested in the subject and like movies about Native Americans, watch the series and check out this book.