The Last Manhunt is an American Western film, released in 2022. It is directed by Christian Camargo and written by Thomas Pa'a Sibbett from a story by Sibbett and Jason Momoa. Momoa is also an executive producer.[1] The film stars Martin Sensmeier as Willie, alongside an ensemble cast including Momoa, Camargo, Mainei Kinimaka, Lily Gladstone, Zahn McClarnon, and Raoul Max Trujillo. In May 2022, it opened the Pioneertown International Film Festival.
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| Directed by | Christian Camargo |
| Screenplay by | Thomas Pa’a Sibbet |
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| Cinematography | J.P. Alvarez |
| Edited by | Jason Dopko |
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Production company | On The Roam |
| Distributed by | Saban Films |
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Running time | 103 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Worldwide rights to the film were picked up by Saban Films in June 2022.[2] Other films have told the Paiute legend, including Tell Them Willie Boy Is Here, starring Robert Redford.[3]
Plot
editThe film follows a Paiute man named Willie, who treks across the desert after the accidental death of Carlota's father.[4] Blame is placed on the young couple and they are pursued by a group of indigenous people looking for justice.[5]
Cast
edit- Martin Sensmeier as Willie Boy
- Mainei Kinimaka as Carlotta
- Zahn McClarnon as William Johnson
- Lily Gladstone as Marie
- Raoul Max Trujillo as Hyde
- Brandon Oakes as Segundo
- Christian Camargo as Sheriff Wilson
- Wade Williams as Reche
- Jaime Sives as Ben
- Justin Campbell as Toutain
- Mojean Aria as Randolph
- Amy Seimetz as Clara True
- Charlie Brumbly as Knowlin
- Skyler Anselmo as Villager
- Tantoo Cardinal as Teacup
- Tim Delano as Ben #2
- Jason Momoa as Big Jim
References
edit- ^ "WME Independent Launches Sales On Jason Momoa Western 'The Last Manhunt' About Legend Of Willie Boy; First Look Images". Deadline Hollywood. October 25, 2021.
- ^ Donnelly, Matt (June 21, 2022). "Jason Momoa Western 'The Last Manhunt' Sells Worldwide Rights to Saban Films". Variety.
- ^ "Jason Momoa's 'The Last Manhunt' Picked Up by Saban Films". TheWrap. June 21, 2022.
- ^ Thompson, Luke Y. (November 17, 2022). "The Last Manhunt corrects history, but needs more to make it compelling". The A.V. Club.
- ^ Meza, Ed (May 25, 2022). "Jason Momoa's 'The Last Manhunt' Redefines Westerns With Indigenous Perspective". Variety.