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
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Production: Desilu Productions
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en

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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.