The Dark Wind


1h 51m 1991

Brief Synopsis

Based on Tony Hillerman's mystery novel concerning an American Indian policeman. Assigned to a seemingly mundane case of vandalism, a Navajo Tribal Police detective discovers a mystery involving revenge and murder.

Film Details

Also Known As
Dark Wind
MPAA Rating
Genre
Adaptation
Crime
Release Date
1991
Production Company
Carolco Pictures Inc; Duart Film And Video
Distribution Company
Alliance Releasing; Alliance Releasing; Guild Films Distribution; Village Roadshow Limited
Location
Tuba City, Arizona, USA

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 51m

Synopsis

Based on Tony Hillerman's mystery novel concerning an American Indian policeman. Assigned to a seemingly mundane case of vandalism, a Navajo Tribal Police detective discovers a mystery involving revenge and murder.

Film Details

Also Known As
Dark Wind
MPAA Rating
Genre
Adaptation
Crime
Release Date
1991
Production Company
Carolco Pictures Inc; Duart Film And Video
Distribution Company
Alliance Releasing; Alliance Releasing; Guild Films Distribution; Village Roadshow Limited
Location
Tuba City, Arizona, USA

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 51m

Quotes

Trivia

Miscellaneous Notes

Released in United States Winter January 1, 1993

Released in United States on Video September 29, 1993

Released in United States November 1991

Shown at London Film Festival November 6-21, 1991.

Narrative feature directorial debut for documentary filmmaker Errol Morris.

North Fork is the low-budget arm of Wildwood Enterprises, Robert Redford's production company.

Completed shooting November 21, 1990.

Began shooting September 17, 1990.

Seven Arts was attached as distributor at one point.

Released in United States Winter January 1, 1993

Released in United States on Video September 29, 1993

Released in United States November 1991 (Shown at London Film Festival November 6-21, 1991.)