'' The Legend of Walks Far Woman'' is a 1982 American

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starring

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and

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. It aired on

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Plot

An Indian woman kills her husband after he is violent towards her. She is banished from her tribe.

Cast

as Walks Far Woman *

as Singer * George Clutesi as Old Grandfather *

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as Horses Ghost *

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Frank Salsedo Frank Sotonoma "Grey Wolf" Salsedo (May 20, 1929 – July 3, 2009) was a Native American actor. He was often cast in smaller parts centered on his Native American heritage. As an actor, Salsedo has performed in movies such as '' The Ghost Danc ...

as Many Scalps * Hortensia Colorado as Red Hoop Woman *

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as Left Hand Bull * Alex Kubik as Elk Hollering *

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as Big Lake

Production

The film was announced in June 1979 and filming took place later that year. It was made by Raquel Welch's own production company. There were reportedly a number of clashes involving Raquel Welch and the director on set. Welch admitted the role represented "a change of pace" for her.

Reception

The film aired in the UK in 1980. It was not screened in the US until 1982 because some NBC executives thought it was "a disaster".

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of NBC cut 25 minutes from the film before it aired. The ''New York Times'' said "there is nothing dreadfully wrong with Miss Welch's performance... it's just that the entire story is boring." It was the highest-rated TV movie of the year.

References

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* * Films about Native Americans Films about domestic violence Films scored by Paul Chihara NBC network original films 1982 television films 1982 films {{US-tv-film-stub