Snake Treaty

Guy Pehrsson is summoned by his grandfather to return to the farming community of his childhood. He arrives from the City to find that his mother has finally left his alcoholic and abusive father and now lives among the Indians, Guy's childhood friends and neighbours. He also discovers friction between the white farmers and the local Indians, now faced with the choice of selling or retaining their land. A choice made harder by poverty. Guy's boyhood friend, Tom Redfox, leads those Indians who wish to keep their land. Against the background of ensuing confrontation, Guy becomes reacquainted with his estranged parents, his childhood friends and old values, leading to a tragedy that affect the whole community.

Tim Daly

Guy Pehrsson

Geneviève Bujold

Madeline

Richard Farnsworth

Helmer

Alberta Watson

Ralph Waite

Billy Merasty

Walter Massey

Vlasta Vrana

Danette MacKay

Ron Lea

• David GreeneDirector
• Michael De GuzmanWriter
• Will WeaverStory
• Ralph GriersonOriginal Music Composer

Release date

January 24, 1989

Status

Released

Original language

English

Runtime

1h 35m

Genres

TV Movie, Drama