Born to the Wind
Born to the Wind is an American drama television series that aired on NBC from August 19 to September 5, 1982. The series was filmed in Arizona in 1978, was originally titled Indians, and was set in about 1803. It had been planned to become a weekly series, but was shelved for four years before finally being broadcast.
Synopsis
The series centered on a small Native American tribe in an unnamed part of North America before the arrival of white settlers. They face challenges both from nature and members within the tribe. Painted Bear was their leader, who was married to Prairie Woman; Star Fire was their daughter, and Two Hawks their son. One Feather was the tribal medicine man, Low Wolf and White Bull were prominently featured in the series.Cast
- Will Sampson as Painted Bear
- A Martinez as Low Wolf
- Henry Darrow as Lost Robe
- Rose Portillo as Star Fire
- Dehl Berti as One Feather
- Emilio Delgado as White Bull
- Linda Redfearn as Prairie Woman
- Guillermo San Juan as Two Hawks
- Ned Romero as Broken Foot
- Cynthia Avila as Arrow Woman
- Sandra Griego as Red Stone
- Claudio Martínez as Night Eyes
- Manu Tupou as Cold Maker
- Silvana Gallardo as Digger Woman
- Nick Ramus as Grey Cloud
- James Cromwell as Fish Belly
- Rudy Diaz as Red Leggins
- Geraldine Keams as Wind Woman
- Eric Greene as Lame Elk
- Edwin Avedissian as Rocco Sage
Episodes