Westinghouse Presents: The Dispossessed (1961)
In 1879, the American Indian lived under severe handicaps: having no legal status as a human being and with the requirement to stay on reservations. Defying the law, Ponca Chief Standing Bear leads his people off their disease-ridden reservation. Though they're captured, the Poncas are given three days to find a lawyer and find a legal way to become their own people once again.
Director: Tom Donovan
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 45 min
Release Date: October 23, 1961
Cast
- Juano Hernández - Chief Standing Bear
- Ralph Bellamy - Lambertson
- Albert Dekker - Judge Dundy
- William Hickey - Carter
- Dina Merrill - Annette DeGrande
- Earl Holliman - Webster
- Tim O'Connor - Lawrence
- Conrad Nagel - General George Crook
Screenplay
Production: Desilu Productions
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
tv episode
More Films by Director: Tom Donovan
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Westinghouse Presents: The Dispossessed about?
- In 1879, the American Indian lived under severe handicaps: having no legal status as a human being and with the requirement to stay on reservations. Defying the law, Ponca Chief Standing Bear leads his people off their disease-ridden reservation. Though they're captured, the Poncas are given three days to find a lawyer and find a legal way to become their own people once again.
- Who directed Westinghouse Presents: The Dispossessed?
- Westinghouse Presents: The Dispossessed was directed by Tom Donovan.
- Who stars in Westinghouse Presents: The Dispossessed?
- Westinghouse Presents: The Dispossessed stars Juano Hernández, Ralph Bellamy, Albert Dekker, William Hickey, Dina Merrill, Earl Holliman.
- How long is Westinghouse Presents: The Dispossessed?
- Westinghouse Presents: The Dispossessed has a runtime of 45m (45 minutes).
- What genre is Westinghouse Presents: The Dispossessed?
- Westinghouse Presents: The Dispossessed is a Drama film.
- Where was Westinghouse Presents: The Dispossessed produced?
- Westinghouse Presents: The Dispossessed was produced in United States of America.