Woman Walks Ahead
Based on a true story, this riveting western follows a headstrong New York widow as she journeys west to meet Sioux chief Sitting Bull, facing off with an army officer intent on war with Native Americans.
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1970★ 6.8
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2014★ 6.5
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2012★ 8.2
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1954★ 6.7
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