A Legend of Whitey

A Legend of Whitey

85 mins | Western | Oct. 15, 2011

It's 1885. Wild bison are scarce in the North West Territories. Luther Giddings (Paul Spence), a scout of mixed blood returns to the buffalo ranch where he was born to reunite with his half brother, William Turner (Dave Lawrence). Greeted by a rag tag posse of racists, homophobes and gossips, the only kindness Luther receives is from the rancher's effeminate son. Whiskey floats more trouble than it drowns and before long, he is on the run, the bison rancher's inept outfit on his tail. When Luther discovers that the captive white buffalo has followed him, he vows to return the animal to her people to trigger the return of the Great Herds. With an two thousand pound buffalo and a reluctant brother from another father in tow.

A Legend of Whitey

85 mins | Western | Oct. 15, 2011

A Legend of Whitey
It's 1885. Wild bison are scarce in the North West Territories. Luther Giddings (Paul Spence), a scout of mixed blood returns to the buffalo ranch where he was born to reunite with his half brother, William Turner (Dave Lawrence). Greeted by a rag tag posse of racists, homophobes and gossips, the only kindness Luther receives is from the rancher's effeminate son. Whiskey floats more trouble than it drowns and before long, he is on the run, the bison rancher's inept outfit on his tail. When Luther discovers that the captive white buffalo has followed him, he vows to return the animal to her people to trigger the return of the Great Herds. With an two thousand pound buffalo and a reluctant brother from another father in tow.
Producers Stone Soup Western
Original title A Legend of Whitey
Directors David Lawrence
Writers David Lawrence, Paul Spence

Cast

David Lawrence

as William

Paul Spence

as Luther

Shauna Baker

as Calf Buffalo Woman

Julian Black Antelope

as Lightfoot

Wendy Lumby

as Native Woman

Eric Amber

as Jeb

Jonathan Brewer

as Wolfbrother

Matt Burgener-Masters

as Marty Waters

Dennis Cahill

as Clarence Cale

Ken Gardner

as Don

Jessica Harvey

as Klazien

Andrew Sparacino

as Vernon