I Will Fight No More Forever

Historical Cowboy and Indian movie for people who like the stories of these struggles in the West.

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The bad: Not a very good print; they should at least have cleaned it before scanning, and the color rendition is pretty bad. Typical 1975 low budget film production values. Italians playing American Indians. Nez Perce warriors using bows and arrows and spears (instead of their rifles), hawks playing eagles, lots of "White Man unjust to Indian" preaching levered into the dialogue, and many errors in depiction of material culture, esp. that of the Nez Perce. Also, a bit picky, but in 1975 Josephy was about the only generally-consulted authority on the war; nowadays (2020) many scholars have examined it from all sides, and a modern version of this film could be much less 2-dimensional.The good: Accurate story. Accurate timing and sequence of events. Surprisingly accurate portrayals of the behavior and personalities of the major players (both American military and Nez Perce chiefs). No gratuitous Hollywood subplots added to make it "more interesting." Pretty good script, acting, and photography. Most importantly, the Nez Perce War story is one of the most compelling and important stories of the conflict between American and American Indian culture in the West, and this is the only serious attempt that has been made to depict it in dramatic cinema. Well worth owning.

The story of the Nez Perce tribe is told in this story using the words of Chief Joseph, himself: "....from where the sun now stands, I Will Fight No More, Forever!" It is the Emmy nominated tale of the struggle of the Nez Perce during their final break for freedom and the conflict with U.S. Army troops, led by General Oliver O.Howard, beautifully portrayed by James Whitmore. Ned Romero portrays the proud, greatly respected and much admired Chief Joseph in this accurate depiction of the tribe's final months. in 1877, President Grant has opened the beautiful Wallowa Valley in Oregon and Idaho to white settlers and continued conflicts with the white man, broken promises, broken treaties have led to a stand-off between Joseph and his good "friend" General Oliver. Here we watch the Chiefs and elders as they agonize over the decision to escape the directive and decree by the government to present themselves to the Lapwai reservation for a life they are not at all prepared to live! We see the 1700 mile, final trek of the Indians as they make their way toward our northern borders with Canada in order to escape never ending persecution and forced reservation living...which is considered to be their ultimate humiliation and defeat! Sam Elliott portrays Captain Wood, Oliver's understanding, sympathetic adjutant, but it is the General, who has the utmost respect and love for Chief Joseph, who must track, find and bring the great Chief and his people in. As the weeks go by we see a once proud people reduced to fear and resignation through sickness, hunger, exhaustion, death and despair. The buffalo is scarce, the winter all too severe and the road they must take in order to escape their enemy, all but too treacherous to survive. On the eve of their final push into Canada, the Nez Perce are outnumbered, out-gunned, trapped and defeated. There is nothing left but surrender. This is a sad, yet important chapter in our history and one, whose ultimate teachings, that should never be lost.

The historical accuracy of this movie is almost unmatched in western movies. I did several years of research in this location related to Native American documentary and salmonid historical distribution. Except for the box cover (the backside of the box has far better and more to the point detail) inaccuracies I would say that there is not a single disappointment in this movie. It is actually well acted. All of the Indian actors are Native American. As a Native American myself (Mohawk) and having interviewed many western natives I would note that the male part of the cast were mostly non-Nez Perce. This observation agrees with the credits provided. Sam Elliot's part is really wonderful! James Whitmore's role is also remarkable! Ned Romero's role as Chief Joseph is idealistic and splendid and certainly a little off the actual Chief Joseph looks. Chief Joseph is one of the most quoted Native American's in our USA history. Frankly I think this movie should be played in high school and college classes in terms of it's historical value but that specifically is not OK. It should be recommended though by educators, and by those who love western movies. I read the bad acting immediately beginning the movie with some the question that facial expressions and all that seems to be easy to complain about. the opening scenes Golden Eagle capture is pretty remarkable. The presentation of the map showing the amazingly difficult route was necessary and accurate. Every battle was well depicted. The Native American horses were so well presented that it was AMAZING. I bought an Appaloosa horse after being out there and he was the best horse I ever road or owned. Do not miss owning this movie!

Cried but really glad I got to see this movie about the life of Native American hero and peace advocate Chief Joseph of the Nex Percé. So many lies done to these and other people throughout history :-(

I believe that when you want to learn about a subject, it is important to research all perspectives. Although not the greatest movie or acting ever, still gave me some insight to the Chief Joseph story that I will now research in other ways.

Very fine depiction of actual events, i will however make a couple of observations.The full story is even more remarkable than the film shows and the inclusion of settlers killed by this tribe is untrue. The Nez Perce' to their credit under extreme provocation still avoided killing civilians. I recommend you read "Death on the prairie " by P I Wellman for the best account.

the acctors and the story line and very easy to understand film, and even better if you understand the history behind the film . glad to have receivedit thanks for all your help getting us this copy

I have been after this movie for a while, as it is not available in the UK, it arrived on time and was just what I wanted. I would recomend the site, as I felt it was great value for money.

it appears to be the wrong region cannot play in!!!!!!!!!!!

good show well done and some of the truth a bout what really happen