Ishi: The Last of His Tribe
A touching dramatization of a short chapter of American history, tracing the life of the last Yahi Indian from his childhood to his death in 1917 and the story of his friendship with an anthropologist after his discovery in northern California in 1911.
Dennis Weaveras Prof. Benjamin FullerEloy Casadosas Ishi as an AdultDevon Ericsonas Lushi as a TeenagerJoaquín Martínezas GrandfatherGeno Silvaas Elder UncleJoseph Runningfoxas Ishi as a TeenagerLois Red Elkas GrandmotherGregory Cruzas Timawi as a TeenagerArliene Nofchissey Williamsas MotherMichael Medinaas Ishi as a BoyPatricia Ganeraas Lushi as a GirlEddie Marquezas Timawi as a BoyDennis Dimsteras Tad FullerWayne Heffleyas Sheriff LockhartPeter Brandonas Dr. RobbinsMissy Goldas Little GirlJay W. MacIntoshas Music Hall SingerErnest D. Paulas Barton