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.

Credits

Richard T. HeffronDirector

James WhitmoreGeneral Oliver O. Howard

Ned RomeroChief Joseph

Sam ElliottCaptain Wood

Linda RedfearnToma