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Wild Indian

Name: Wild Indian
Genre: Crime, Drama, Thriller
Released: 2021-09-03
Duration: 90 min
Rating: 5.458

★ 5,5 /10 (48 Votes)

2021 EN 90 min

Overview

Decades after covering up his classmate’s murder, Michael has moved on from his reservation and fractured past. When a man who shares his violent secret seeks vengeance, Michael goes to great lengths to protect his new life with his wife and boss from the demons of his past.

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Release date

03/09/2021

Votes

Popularity

1.4

Genres

Crime Drama Thriller

Status

Released

Language

Runtime

90 min

Budget

$20,000,000

Michael Greyeyes

Michael/Makwa

Chaske Spencer

Teddo

Kate Bosworth

Greta

Phoenix Wilson

Young Makwa

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Julian Gopal

Young Teddo

Lisa Cromarty

Cammy

Jesse Eisenberg

Jerry

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Elisha Pratt

Darren

Scott Haze

Father Daniels

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Tres Garcia

Daniel

Sheri Foster

Lisa Wolf

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Marissa Woolf

Kimber

Evan Assante

Classmate

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Saxon Keanu Neal

Schoolmate

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Claudia Lee

Rebecca

Jenna Leigh Green

Ivy

Bruce Davis

Florist

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Kirstyn Anderson

Self - Background

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Mattie Walker

Extra

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Andrew Hooks

Police Officer (uncredited)

Garrett O'Brien

Funeral Attendee (uncredited)

Kody Burns

Teacher

Tori Hartley

Nurse

Lauren Newsham

Alyse

Justin Parks

Security Officer

Stone Garcia

Native Boy

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Joel Michaely

Jonathan

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Kaleo Francisco

Francis

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Colton Knaus

James Wolf

Jennifer Rader

Young Lisa Wolf

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Anthony Powell

Mr. Ferrin

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Happy Frejo

Edith

Adam Budron

Detective Fenton

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Mike Page

Detective Harris (as Michael Page)

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Mike Lenczewski

Golf Pro

John Finley Kitchen

Native Boy

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Kenny Harragarra

Funeral Man

Joanelle Romero

Native Woman

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Bryce Camp

Funeral Goer (uncredited)

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Tracy Condit

Funeral Mourner (uncredited)

John Gibbs

Wild Indian (uncredited)

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Lulu Goodfox

Native Girl (uncredited)

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Ginifer Ree

Funeral Attendee (uncredited)

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Sun Eagle Russell

Pallbearer (uncredited)

David C Tam

Attorney (uncredited)

Debbi Tucker

Hospital Patient (uncredited)

Dustin Wilson

Night Club Patron (uncredited)

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