Sacred Ground (1983)
Born on hallowed ground... loved by two mothers... His child became sacred!
SACRED GROUND tells the fact-based story of a mountain man and his Indian wife who happen upon a partially built cabin and finish it for their own home, not realizing that they occupy a sacred burial ground. A Paiute burial party clashes with the couple and in the ensuing skirmish, the wife is critically wounded while in the middle of childbirth. Bitter over her loss and needing a wetnurse for his baby, he steals one of the Paiute woman who had just lost a baby. In this modern version of Helen of Troy, the battle is on, as he takes on the whole band in a desperate attempt to survive. Written by Dale Roloff
Cast
- Tim McIntire - Matt Colter
- Jack Elam - Lum Witcher
- L.Q. Jones - Tolbert Coleman
- Ty Randolph - Wannetta
- Eloy Casados - Prairie Fox
- Serene Hedin - Little Doe
- Vernon Foster - Wounded Leg
- Lefty Wild Eagle - Medicine Man
- Larry Kenoras - Brave Beaver
- Franklin Fritz - Baby Colter
Screenplay
Keywords
fort, grizzly bear, native american, oregon, usa, fashion, burial ground
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Sacred Ground about?
- SACRED GROUND tells the fact-based story of a mountain man and his Indian wife who happen upon a partially built cabin and finish it for their own home, not realizing that they occupy a sacred burial ground. A Paiute burial party clashes with the couple and in the ensuing skirmish, the wife is critically wounded while in the middle of childbirth. Bitter over her loss and needing a wetnurse for his baby, he steals one of the Paiute woman who had just lost a baby. In this modern version of Helen of Troy, the battle is on, as he takes on the whole band in a desperate attempt to survive. Written by Dale Roloff
- Who directed Sacred Ground?
- Sacred Ground was directed by Charles B. Pierce.
- Who stars in Sacred Ground?
- Sacred Ground stars Tim McIntire, Jack Elam, L.Q. Jones, Ty Randolph, Eloy Casados, Serene Hedin.
- How long is Sacred Ground?
- Sacred Ground has a runtime of 1h 40m (100 minutes).
- What genre is Sacred Ground?
- Sacred Ground is a Drama, Western film.
- Where was Sacred Ground produced?
- Sacred Ground was produced in United States of America.