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Woman Walks Ahead (2017)

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Based on a true story, this riveting western follows a headstrong New York widow as she journeys west to meet Sioux chief Sitting Bull, facing off with an army officer intent on war with Native Americans.

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Cast & Crew

Director
Susanna White
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    Catherine Weldon Jessica Chastain
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    Sitting Bull Michael Greyeyes
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    Silas Groves Sam Rockwell
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    James McLaughlin Ciarán Hinds
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    Chaska Chaske Spencer
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    General Crook Bill Camp
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    Loretta Louisa Krause
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    Only Man Robert Mirabal

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