Winterhawk (1975)

In the chilling embrace of 1845 Montana's autumn and winter, a tale of desperation and retribution unfolds. Chief Winterhawk, leader of the suffering Blackfoot tribe, is gripped by a dire situation. His people are being ravaged by the merciless clutch of smallpox. His blood-brother and friend, Guthrie, a seasoned trapper, suggests seeking help from the nearby settlers. However, their fear prevails over their sense of humanity when they learn of the tribe's affliction, and they recoil swiftly. In their darkest hour, Winterhawk and his braves are led astray by two sly fur trappers/smugglers, Gates and Scoby, who promise a cure but deliver only betrayal. Winterhawk narrowly escapes their murderous ambush, leaving a trail of fallen braves behind him. In the throes of vengeance, Winterhawk retaliates by abducting a young woman, Clayanna, and her brother Cotton from the settlement. This sparks a relentless pursuit led by Clayanna's uncle, Finley, who reluctantly engages Guthrie's tracking skills. Unbeknownst to them, the treacherous fur trappers who instigated this turmoil march ahead, their pockets heavy with furs stolen in a heinous act of violence against Pale Flower, Guthrie's beloved. "Winterhawk" is a tale of survival and retribution set against the harsh backdrop of a brutal Montana winter. It paints a vivid picture of a time when the struggle for survival was a daily battle, and alliances were as fragile as the autumn leaves. As the snowy trails become a battleground, the question remains: at what cost will peace be restored?

Winterhawk is an adventure movie featuring Leif Erickson and directed by Charles B. Pierce.

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