Pursued by 2,000 US soldiers and cavalry, Chief Joseph leads his tribe of 800 Nez Perce on a 1,700 mile journey across the West and towards Canada. Based on the true story of the westward expansion of the United States and the military force used to displace Native Americans from their lands.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 James WhitmoreGeneral Oliver O. Howard | General Oliver O. Howard |
 Ned RomeroChief Joseph | Chief Joseph |
 Sam ElliottCaptain Wood | Captain Wood |
| LLinda RedfearnToma | Toma |
 Emilio DelgadoOllokot | Ollokot |
| JJohn KauffmanWahlitits | Wahlitits |
| NNick RamusRainbow | Rainbow |
 Frank SalsedoWhite Bird | White Bird |
| VVincent St. CyrChief Looking Glass | Chief Looking Glass |
| CCharles YnfanteYellow Wolf | Yellow Wolf |
| CConrad HoolLieutenant | Lieutenant |