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1992 · 119 min · R

Thunderheart

Directed by Michael Apted · Crime, Mystery, Thriller

Thunderheart (1992) is a Crime film, directed by Michael Apted set in South Dakota during the 1970s. It runs 119 minutes and is rated R.

A murder mystery, with a tense tone. Themes of identity and power & corruption run throughout.

Composer
James Horner
Cinematography
Roger Deakins
Cast
Val KilmerSam ShepardGraham GreeneFred WardFred ThompsonSheila TouseyTed Thin ElkJohn Trudell

The world of this film

Setting

Where
South Dakota
Setting
Rural
When
1970s

Premise & themes

Premise
Murder Mystery
Themes
IdentityPower & Corruption
Tone
Tense

Shape

Protagonist
Solo Lead
Pacing
Measured
Based on
Pure Fiction

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