I'm searching (been searching on & off since 1994) for a title to a
movie that was fiction and, I believe, the script was in a native
american-indian language. I remember reading the English subtitles.
Vaguely, the story line was about a young indian man's journey with
his grandfather who kept thinking he was dying or preparing to die. At
one point, it appeared that he did die and he was put on a pyre - but
he actually was not dead. It was humerous but not a comedy. My son & I
watched this movie together late one night - enjoyed it and we've
talked about it for years - but I've never been able to find it after
that night. I *think* it was on the Disney pay channel (1994) - but I
cannot say for sure. It was not an old movie (<1980). Any ideas? Thank
you.

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Request for Question Clarification by rainbow-ga on 06 Mar 2005 15:06 PST

Hi wisenewland,

Is this the movie?

http://www.astralresearch.org/mysticalmovieguide/mmlist.pl?exact=Windwalker&year=1980&index=1

Best regards,
Rainbow

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Clarification of Question by wisenewland-ga on 06 Mar 2005 16:26 PST

This is the response requested by rainbow.
Yes Yes - this is it! You found it! And such a quick response. I've
looked for so long. Thank you so very much. Thank you.
wisenewland

Hi wisenewland,

I'm glad I was able to locate the movie you were looking for.

Windwalker (1980)
Directed by Kieth Merrill
Runtime: 108 min 
Country: USA 
Language: English / Cheyenne / Crow 

Plot Summary: An ancient Indian chief who believes he has died must
come back from his 'death' to save his tribe from the raiding party of
rival Indians in this unique story of 'Indians without a single
cowboy.'

Trivia: With the exception of a voice-over narration, the movie is
entirely in the Cheyenne and Crow Native American languages with
subtitles.

Internet Movie Database 
http://www.us.imdb.com/title/tt0081760/


Windwalker is available for purchase at Amazon:

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/B00013F34Y/


I hope this is helpful.

Best wishes,
Rainbow

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Request for Answer Clarification by wisenewland-ga on 06 Mar 2005 17:10 PST

Rainbow,
I ordered it from Amazon right after I received your response.
Thank you again.
Wisenewland

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Clarification of Answer by rainbow-ga on 06 Mar 2005 17:14 PST

I'm pleased I was able to help you find the movie. Thank you very much
for the rating and tip.
Best wishes,
Rainbow

Rainbow answered my question fast, professionally, and thoroughly. 
Very much appreciated. What a find...
Thank you Rainbow!