Movie · EN · 1991

Warrior: The Life of Leonard Peltier

Documentary85 min

An intimate exploration of the circumstances surrounding the incarceration of Native American activist Leonard Peltier, convicted of murder in 1977, with commentary from those involved, including Peltier himself.

Cast

Leonard Peltier

Self

Peter Matthiessen

Self - Author, "In the Spirit of Crazy Horse"

Norman Zigrossi

Self - Former FBI Agent

William Kunstler

Self - Appeals Attorney

Evan Hultman

Self - Prosecuting Attorney

Leo Peltier

Self - Leonard Peltier's Father

Alvina Peltier

Self - Leonard Peltier's Mother

James Robideau

Self - Leonard Peltier's Cousin

Jack Ryan

Self - Former FBI Agent

James Sensenbrenner

Self - Congressman (R-WI)

Bill Robideau

Self

Darelle Butler

Self - American Indian Movement (as Dino Butler)

Bernie Whitebear

Self - Executive Director, Daybreak Star

Russell Means

Self - American Indian Movement (archive footage)

Bruce Ellison

Self - Defense Attorney

Jeannette Eagle Hawk

Self - Pine Ridge Resident