Smoke Signals (1998)
Overview
Young Native American man Thomas is a nerd in his reservation, wearing oversize glasses and telling everyone stories no-one wants to hear. His parents died in a fire in 1976, and Thomas was saved by Arnold. Arnold soon left his family, and Victor hasn't seen his father for 10 years. When Victor hears Arnold has died, Thomas offers him funding for the trip to get Arnold's remains.
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Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | en |
| Popularity | 4.4047 |
Directed By
Chris Eyre
Crew
BC Smith
Brian Berdan
Chris Eyre
Larry Estes
Coreen Mayrs
Brian Capener
Douglas Tourtelot
Ronald Leamon
Sherman Alexie
Roger Baerwolf
Michael Minkler
Chris Eyre
Brent Morris
Sherman Alexie
Marty Hutcherson
Patrick O'Sullivan
Dawn R. Ferry
Frank A. Montaño
BC Smith
Charles Armstrong
Anthony Vozza
James G. Williams
John Brasher
Eric Hoeschen
Janet Fries Eckholm
Randy Suhr
Steven Willer
Sherman Alexie
Scott M. Rosenfelt
Melissa Matthies
TOP CAST
Adam Beach
Victor Joseph
Evan Adams
Thomas Builds-the-Fire
Irene Bedard
Suzy Song
Gary Farmer
Arnold Joseph
Tantoo Cardinal
Arlene Joseph
Cody Lightning
Young Victor Joseph
Simon Baker
Young Thomas Builds-the-Fire
Monique Mojica
Grandma Builds-the-Fire
John Trudell
Randy Peone
Elaine Miles
Lucy
Michael Greyeyes
Junior Polatkin
Michelle St. John
Velma
Cynthia Geary
Cathy the Gymnast
Tom Skerritt
Police Chief
Molly Cheek
Penny Cicero
Robert Miano
Burt Cicero
Perrey Reeves
Holly
Nicolette Vajtay
Julie
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