Sacred Ground
"Born on hallowed ground... loved by two mothers... His child became sacred!"
Originally released in 1983. Sacred Ground is a drama/western film. directed by Charles B. Pierce.
Starring Tim McIntire, Jack Elam, and L.Q. Jones
Synopsis
SACRED GROUND tells the fact-based story of a mountain man and his Indian wife who happen upon a partially built cabin and finish it for their own home, not realizing that they occupy a sacred burial ground. A Paiute burial party clashes with the couple and in the ensuing skirmish, the wife is critically wounded while in the middle of childbirth. Bitter over her loss and needing a wetnurse for his baby, he steals one of the Paiute woman who had just lost a baby. In this modern version of Helen of Troy, the battle is on, as he takes on the whole band in a desperate attempt to survive. Written by Dale Roloff
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 11, 1983
42 years ago
Runtime
1h 40m
100 minutes total
User Rating
6.0/10
Good (5 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Wilderness Family Inc
- Pacific International Enterprises
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sacred Ground about?
SACRED GROUND tells the fact-based story of a mountain man and his Indian wife who happen upon a partially built cabin and finish it for their own home, not realizing that they occupy a sacred buri...
Who directed Sacred Ground?
Sacred Ground was directed by Charles B. Pierce.
How long is Sacred Ground?
Sacred Ground has a runtime of 1 hours and 40 minutes (100 minutes total).
When was Sacred Ground released?
Sacred Ground was released on March 11, 1983 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Sacred Ground?
The main cast of Sacred Ground includes Tim McIntire, Jack Elam, L.Q. Jones, Ty Randolph, Eloy Casados.