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Smoke Signals

Smoke Signals

Smoke Signals

Smoke Signals

A new film from the heart of Native America.

1998•1h 29m•

★6.8(115 ratings)

DramaComedy

Overview

Young Native American man Thomas is a nerd in his reservation, wearing oversize glasses and telling everyone stories no-one wants to hear. His parents died in a fire in 1976, and Thomas was saved by Arnold. Arnold soon left his family, and Victor hasn't seen his father for 10 years. When Victor hears Arnold has died, Thomas offers him funding for the trip to get Arnold's remains.

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Main Cast

Adam Beach

Adam Beach

Victor Joseph

Evan Adams

Evan Adams

Thomas Builds-the-Fire

Irene Bedard

Irene Bedard

Suzy Song

Gary Farmer

Gary Farmer

Arnold Joseph

Tantoo Cardinal

Tantoo Cardinal

Arlene Joseph

Cody Lightning

Cody Lightning

Young Victor Joseph

Simon Baker

Simon Baker

Young Thomas Builds-the-Fire

Monique Mojica

Monique Mojica

Grandma Builds-the-Fire

John Trudell

John Trudell

Randy Peone

Elaine Miles

Elaine Miles

Lucy

Michael Greyeyes

Michael Greyeyes

Junior Polatkin

Michelle St. John

Michelle St. John

Velma

Full Crew

Direction

Director: Chris Eyre
Script Supervisor: Janet Fries Eckholm

Writing

Book: Sherman Alexie
Screenplay: Sherman Alexie

Production

Producer: Scott M. Rosenfelt
Co-Producer: Chris Eyre
Casting: Coreen Mayrs
Producer: Larry Estes
Co-Producer: Sherman Alexie
Associate Producer: Randy Suhr

Music & Sound

Music: BC Smith
Sound Re-Recording Mixer: James G. Williams
Sound Re-Recording Mixer: Frank A. Montaño
Production Sound Mixer: Douglas Tourtelot
Sound Re-Recording Mixer: John Brasher
Sound Designer: Patrick O'Sullivan

Cinematography

Director of Photography: Brian Capener

Editing

Editor: Brian Berdan

Art Direction

Set Decoration: Dawn R. Ferry
Production Design: Charles Armstrong
Property Master: Melissa Matthies

Costume & Make-Up

Costume Design: Ronald Leamon

Keywords

idahomale friendshipnative americanroad triporphannative american reservationbased on short story

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Did You Know?

#1

The film's tagline is: "A new film from the heart of Native America."

#2

The runtime is 89 minutes (1h 29m).

#3

The film was directed by Chris Eyre.

#4

The screenplay was written by Sherman Alexie.

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Cinematography was handled by Brian Capener.

#6

This title is listed on IMDb as tt0120321.

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Rating

6.8/10

Good

115 votes

Movie Information

Original Title:

Smoke Signals

Status:

Released

Age Rating:

PG-13

Language:

English

Country of Origin:

United States of America

Production Companies:

ShadowCatcher Entertainment