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The Dark Wind

  • 1991
  • R
  • 1h 51m
IMDb RATING
5.7/10
912
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The Dark Wind (1991)
A Navajo police officer is mixed up in drug smuggling and murder on the reservation.
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A Navajo police officer is mixed up in drug smuggling and murder on the reservation.A Navajo police officer is mixed up in drug smuggling and murder on the reservation.A Navajo police officer is mixed up in drug smuggling and murder on the reservation.

  • Director
    • Errol Morris
  • Writers
    • Tony Hillerman
    • Neal Jimenez
    • Eric Bergren
  • Stars
    • Lance Baker
    • Betty C. Barlow
    • Gary Basaraba
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • IMDb RATING
    5.7/10
    912
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Errol Morris
    • Writers
      • Tony Hillerman
      • Neal Jimenez
      • Eric Bergren
    • Stars
      • Lance Baker
      • Betty C. Barlow
      • Gary Basaraba
    • 26User reviews
    • 7Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro

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    Top Cast30

    Lance Baker
    • Mr. Archer
    Betty C. Barlow
    • Old Navajo Woman #2
    Gary Basaraba
    Gary Basaraba
    • Larry
    Billy Beck
    Billy Beck
    • Motel Clerk
    Arlene Bowman
    • Edna Nezzie
    Guy Boyd
    Guy Boyd
    • Agent Johnson
    Charlie Carpenter
    • Pilot
    Blake Clark
    Blake Clark
    • Ben Gaines
    Julia Collins
    • Old Navajo Woman #1
    Kee Collins
    • Old Navajo Man #1
    Gary Farmer
    Gary Farmer
    • Cowboy Albert Dashee
    Patrick Jensen
    • Albino Boy
    John Karlen
    John Karlen
    • Jake West
    Neil Kayquoptewa
    • Lomatewa
    James Koots
    • Taylor
    Jane Loranger
    • Gail Pauling
    Lonnie Mace
    • Man #2
    Fidel Moreno
    • Workman
    • Director
      • Errol Morris
    • Writers
      • Tony Hillerman
      • Neal Jimenez
      • Eric Bergren
    • All cast & crew
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    User reviews26

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    Related interests

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    Storyline

    Did you know

    • Trivia
      Director Errol Morris, better known for his documentary work, did not finish the film due to "artistic differences" with Robert Redford.
    • Goofs
      A microphone is visible twice: once at the bottom of the screen about 42 minutes into the film; the other at the top of the screen about 10 minutes before the end.
    • Crazy credits
      The producers would like to acknowledge the Hopi and Navajo people. Their land, culture and humor enlightened us throughout the making of "The Dark Wind."
    • Alternate versions
      UK video versions were cut 11 seconds for a "15" rating. The cinema version was uncut at the same category.
    • Connections
      Followed by Skinwalkers (2002)
    • Soundtracks
      Love Letters
      Music and Lyrics by Doug Livingston and Harry Shannon

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    Details

    • Release date
      • May 15, 1992 (United Kingdom)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Languages
      • English
      • Navajo
      • Hopi
    • Also known as
      • El viento negro
    • Filming locations
      • New Mexico, USA
    • Production companies
      • Carolco Pictures
      • North Face Motion Picture Company
      • Wildwood Enterprises
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    Tech specs

    • Runtime
      • 1h 51m(111 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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