Bonanza: Warbonnet (1971)
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Native American actor Chief Dan George, who had catapulted to stardom in the 1971 theatrical feature Little Big Man, appears in this Bonanza episode as Red Cloud, a dying Indian chieftan. Before being gathered to his fathers, Red Cloud wants to reclaim a precious warbonnet lost in battle, which now hangs on the wall of the saloon owned by former Indian fighter Frank Ryan (Forrest Tucker). Joe Cartwright, grateful to Red Cloud for saving his life, wants to help the old man fulfill his dying wish-but how can he do this without jeopardizing his long-standing friendship with Ryan? Also appearing are Linda Cristal as Teresa, M. Emmet Walsh as Mattheson, and Patrick Adiarte as Swift Eagle. Originally telecast on December 26, 1971, "Warbonnet" was written by Arthur Heinemann, Charles Goldwad, and actor Robert Biheller (using the alias "Robert Blood"). ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
Complete Cast:
- Lorne Greene - Ben Cartwright
- Dan Blocker - Hoss Cartwright
- Forrest Tucker - Frank Ryan
- Patrick Adiarte - Swift Eagle
- Lee de Broux - Elias
- John Wheeler - Hill
- Michael Landon - Joe Cartwright
- Chief Dan George - Red Cloud
- Linda Cristal - Teresa
- Russ Marin - Sheriff
- M. Emmet Walsh - Mattheson
- Linda Scott - Saloon Girl
- Director(s):
- Arthur H. Nadel
- Writer(s):
- Arthur Heinemann, Charles Goldwad, Bob Biheller
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