Summary Nishko is a chief's son in the Great Plains, before Europeans arrive. During his rite of passage, he's determined to tame a painted pony. He approaches manhood while his peaceful clan is set upon by a nearby tribe willing to break a treaty. He must also contend with the kidnapping of three young women from his village, his pony's illness behind enemy lines, his mother's coma after a rattlesnake bite, the medicine man's urging that he sacrifice what he loves best, the attack of a cougar and of wolves, and his own injury while alone in the woods. His kindness, bravery, and quick thinking serve him well, but rescue come from an unexpected source. View more details
Directed : Norman Foster
Written : Norman Foster Glenn Balch
Stars : George J. Lewis Johnny Crawford Jay Silverheels Pat Hogan
Genres : Drama Family Western
Release date : Apr 7, 1965
Countries of origin : United States
Language : English
Filming locations : Grand Prairie, Texas, USA
Production companies : Eagle American Tejas
Summary Nishko is a chief's son in the Great Plains, before Europeans arrive. During his rite of passage, he's determined to tame a painted pony. He approaches manhood while his peaceful clan is set upon by a nearby tribe willing to break a treaty. He must also contend with the kidnapping of three young women from his village, his pony's illness behind enemy lines, his mother's coma after a rattlesnake bite, the medicine man's urging that he sacrifice what he loves best, the attack of a cougar and of wolves, and his own injury while alone in the woods. His kindness, bravery, and quick thinking serve him well, but rescue come from an unexpected source. View more details
Genres : Drama Family Western
Release date : Apr 7, 1965
Countries of origin : United States
Language : English
Filming locations : Grand Prairie, Texas, USA
Production companies : Eagle American Tejas
