Pursued by 2,000 US soldiers and cavalry, Chief Joseph leads his tribe of 800 Nez Perce on a 1,700 mile journey across the West and towards Canada. Based on the true story of the westward expansion of the United States and the military force used to displace Native Americans from their lands.

• David L. Wolper Productions
• American Broadcasting Company (ABC)
• James Whitmore
• Ned Romero
• Sam Elliott
• Linda Redfearn
• Emilio Delgado
• John Kauffman
• Nick Ramus
• Frank Salsedo