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Last of the Dogmen (1995), Director: Tab Murphy, rated R for frontier violence

A People Lost In Time. An Adventure They Will Never Forget.

Film ClipStarring: Tom Berenger, Barbara Hershey, Kurtwood Smith, Steve Reevis, Andrew Miller, Gregory Scott Cummins, Mark Boone Junior, Helen Calahasen, Eugene Blackbear, Dawn Lavand, Sidel Standing Elk

DML Rating: ★★★★★★★☆☆☆ - good

"Within the Cheyenne tribe there used to be a military society made up of the strongest and bravest men. They were fierce fighters - unyielding. They called themselves Chotometnea - dogmen." - Prof. Lillian Sloan

Why watch this? A lost Native American tribe that has survived in the wilderness - count me in.

Plot Summary: A Montana bounty hunter tracks escaped convicts into a remote wilderness and discovers a hidden tribe of Cheyenne Indians, thought to have been wiped out over a century ago. With an anthropologist's help, he must decide whether to expose the tribe to the modern world or protect its ancient way of life. The pair finds themselves in a race against time, forced to face the dangers of both nature and civilization.

Dad's Preview: There were a whole slew of bounty hunter films from the 90's. This one, however, has a plot that makes it unique, and worth your time. This neo-Western has a feel of legitimacy thanks to a great cast, some incredible mountain scenery and a powerful soundtrack. This adventure is better early on, and does get a little formulaic at the end, but don't let that deter you. It is a very good flick, especially if you favor Native American films. Seriously, the premise is not as far-fetched as you might think... heck there were some tribes still roaming our continent only 200 years ago.


Carolco Pictures; Savoy Pictures

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