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Smoke Signals
A new film from the heart of Native America.
Genres
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.
Details
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
Runtime
89 min
Release Date
1998-06-26
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Vote Count
109
Vote Average
6.8
Cast
Meet the talented actors who bring the movie to life.
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
Robert Miano
Burt Cicero
Perrey Reeves
Holly
Nicolette Vajtay
Julie
Chief Leonard George
Darwin Haine
Gary Taylor
Todd Jamieson
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