Comedy based on the plight of modern aboriginal Americans living on reservations.Comedy based on the plight of modern aboriginal Americans living on reservations.Comedy based on the plight of modern aboriginal Americans living on reservations.
George American Horse
- Townsman
- (uncredited)
Tol Avery
- Newspaper owner
- (uncredited)
Storyline
Did you know
- TriviaRichard Harris was originally cast as Flap but was replaced shortly after filming began by Anthony Quinn because of "creative differences".
- ConnectionsReferenced in The Pet Set: Episode #1.39 (1971)
- SoundtracksIf Nobody Loves
Music by Marvin Hamlisch
Lyrics by Estelle Levitt
Sung by Kenny Rogers & The First Edition
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Flapping Eagle (Anthony Quinn) is an Indian living on a poor reservation. He and his friends struggle to make a living while dealing with racist cops like Sgt. Rafferty whenever they leave their reservation. They get drunk and grow apathetic. His buddy Eleven Snowflake actually publishes an obituary in the newspaper. Flap has an idea to lead a revolt with Eleven writing the story.
There is one moment when the movie surprised me with an opportunity for a great turn. When the construction supervisor takes the turn, this could become something. There is an over-arching issue with this story. These guys are drunks and they're not funny drunks. It's pathetic and rather annoying. He needs to get clean as the inciting incidence for his activism. Once he's clean, he gets a new vision of his purpose in life. That's a better character progression. As it stands, he's all over the place. The movie wants to be a comedy but frustration with him also frustrates the humor. It's a bumpy road but it does eventually get to the right place.
There is one moment when the movie surprised me with an opportunity for a great turn. When the construction supervisor takes the turn, this could become something. There is an over-arching issue with this story. These guys are drunks and they're not funny drunks. It's pathetic and rather annoying. He needs to get clean as the inciting incidence for his activism. Once he's clean, he gets a new vision of his purpose in life. That's a better character progression. As it stands, he's all over the place. The movie wants to be a comedy but frustration with him also frustrates the humor. It's a bumpy road but it does eventually get to the right place.
- SnoopyStyle
- Dec 6, 2020
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- Also known as
- Nobody Loves a Drunken Indian
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- Runtime1 hour 46 minutes
- Sound mix
- Aspect ratio
- 2.35 : 1
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