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Snake Treaty

"Passion takes many forms."

January 24, 1989 1h 35m

Originally released in 1989. Snake Treaty is a tv movie/drama film. directed by David Greene.

Starring Tim Daly, Geneviève Bujold, and Richard Farnsworth

Synopsis

Guy Pehrsson is summoned by his grandfather to return to the farming community of his childhood. He arrives from the City to find that his mother has finally left his alcoholic and abusive father and now lives among the Indians, Guy's childhood friends and neighbours. He also discovers friction between the white farmers and the local Indians, now faced with the choice of selling or retaining their land. A choice made harder by poverty. Guy's boyhood friend, Tom Redfox, leads those Indians who wish to keep their land. Against the background of ensuing confrontation, Guy becomes reacquainted with his estranged parents, his childhood friends and old values, leading to a tragedy that affect the whole community.

Quick Facts

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Release Date January 24, 1989 37 years ago
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Runtime 1h 35m 95 minutes total
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Language English Original language
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Country United States of America Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN

Production Companies

  • CBS
  • Chris/Rose Productions

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Snake Treaty about?

Guy Pehrsson is summoned by his grandfather to return to the farming community of his childhood. He arrives from the City to find that his mother has finally left his alcoholic and abusive father a...

Who directed Snake Treaty?

Snake Treaty was directed by David Greene.

How long is Snake Treaty?

Snake Treaty has a runtime of 1 hours and 35 minutes (95 minutes total).

When was Snake Treaty released?

Snake Treaty was released on January 24, 1989 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Snake Treaty?

The main cast of Snake Treaty includes Tim Daly, Geneviève Bujold, Richard Farnsworth, Alberta Watson, Ralph Waite.