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Squanto: A Warrior's Tale

Squanto: A Warrior's Tale

Adventure · History · 1994

It's the 17th century, and Native American Squanto roams free in the New World until he's captured by visiting sailors who take him back to England. Monk Brother Daniel teaches him social customs, but other Englishmen aren't as kind. Squanto becomes the unwilling star of performances that highlight his fighting skills, but he eventually engineers a return trip to America. He finds that his home has changed forever, and he must chart a new path for his people.

Movie details

Squanto: A Warrior's Tale

“In the quest for peace, he became a legend.”

1994 Adventure · History 1h 42m

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6.8 / 10

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It's the 17th century, and Native American Squanto roams free in the New World until he's captured by visiting sailors who take him back to England. Monk Brother Daniel teaches him social customs, but other Englishmen aren't as kind. Squanto becomes the unwilling star of performances that highlight his fighting skills, but he eventually engineers a return trip to America. He finds that his home has changed forever, and he must chart a new path for his people.

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Names above the title

The people responsible.

Directed by

Xavier Koller

Written by

Darlene Craviotto

Adam Beach

Adam Beach

Squanto

S

Sheldon Peters Wolfchild

Mooshawset

Irene Bedard

Irene Bedard

Nakooma

Eric Schweig

Eric Schweig

Epenow

L

Leroy Peltier

Pequod

Michael Gambon

Michael Gambon

Sir George

Nathaniel Parker

Nathaniel Parker

Thomas Dermer

Court is in session

Put Squanto: A Warrior's Tale on trial.

Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.

The defence The Prestige Tourist

“Ambition earns the room.”

The film reaches for consequence and scale, accepting the risk of seriousness instead of shrinking from it.

The prosecution The Popcorn Loyalist

“Importance has entered the chat.”

The production keeps announcing its significance, as though awards-season posture were proof of insight.