Smoke Signals
“A new film from the heart of Native America.”
1998•PG-13•1h 29m•6.8•Released
DramaComedy
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.
Director
Chris Eyre
Writer
Sherman Alexie
Languages
English
Studio
ShadowCatcher Entertainment
Cast
Adam Beach
Victor Joseph
Evan Adams
Thomas Builds-the-Fire
Irene Bedard
Suzy Song
Gary Farmer
Arnold Joseph
Tantoo Cardinal
Arlene Joseph
Cody Lightning
Young Victor Joseph
Simon Baker
Young Thomas Builds-the-Fire
Monique Mojica
Grandma Builds-the-Fire
John Trudell
Randy Peone
Elaine Miles
Lucy
Michael Greyeyes
Junior Polatkin
Michelle St. John
Velma
Cynthia Geary
Cathy the Gymnast
Tom Skerritt
Police Chief
Molly Cheek
Penny Cicero
Production
Company
ShadowCatcher Entertainment
Producer
Scott M. Rosenfelt
Producer
Larry Estes
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