Near the beginning of the movie, Standing Bear and John Colter see Grayeagle on a ridge with the setting sun behind him.
But, the sun is up high and behind Standing Bear and Colter when the camera is on them as they look toward Grayeagle.
What - that's it? I'm trying to take away something meaningful from this picture, but it's not working.
I have recently 7/08 finally gotten my very own copy VHS OF GREYEAGLE. It is the most beautiful Indian movie I have ever seen, even with its imperfections of the times, my favorite actor Alex Cord, should have been given top billing on this one..
I can understand the actors, all skilled second-tier people working to make a living, participating in this nonsense, but the writer/director/producer has really, truly stunk the place up. I recommend he find a decent textbook and re-read the part about high concept.
I'm going to make a suggestion here. When you watch this movie for the second time, turn down the volume completely.
This tale features the corny professionalism that makes American International Pictures so fun to watch. Although politically incorrect and revisionist, it touches the heart.
When a homesteader (Ben Johnson)'s daughter (a gorgeous Lana Wood, Natalie Wood's sister) is abducted by a Cheyenne Indian (Alex Cord), one of the greatest Cheyenne warriors who ever lived , the father launches a search for her recovery . He's is accompanied by an Indian friend (Iron Eyes Cody) and a frontiersman (Jack Elam).
It's a classic story. It has love, action, culture, and that old timely feel.
I would like to buy Grey Eagle VHS or DVD. do you know where i can get one.
They put a lot into this movie and deserve a 10 for effort. I believe I saw a couple of power lines in the showing in Helena, Montana in 1978 where it was filmed but I have not seen it in a while and they may have been edited out later.
