Review of Thunderheart (1992) by Bruce S — 17 Mar 2011
Val Kilmer plays a FBI rookie and half-breed Sioux Indian who is asked to assist in collaring a murder suspect on an Indian reservation. During the investigation Val finds himself coming to terms with his heritage; rejecting the tactics of his fellow agents, who want to cover up rather than solve the crime.
Along the way, he meets a sarcastic but savvy, local lawman, Walter Crow Horse (Graham Greene) and a fiery, pacifistic activist in Maggie Eagle Bear (Sheila Tousey). Good portrait of the conflict that Val Kilmer's character is faced with and Chief Ted Thin Elk, the old wise man has an instant appeal to the viewer.
Both Kilmer and Greene give wonderful performances backed up by the incomparable Sam Shepard.
This review of Thunderheart (1992) was written by Bruce S on 17 Mar 2011.
Thunderheart has generally received positive reviews.
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