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Pocahontas: The Legend is a 1995 drama film that fictionalizes the young life of the historical figure of Chief Powhatan's daughter Pocahontas and her relationship with Captain John Smith. This film was directed by Danièle J. Suissa and stars Sandrine Holt as the titular heroine. It was shot in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
This is the third live-action feature film based on the life of Pocahontas and John Smith, the others being Pocahontas and John Smith (1924) and Captain John Smith and Pocahontas (1953). John Rolfe, the husband of Pocahontas, does not appear in this motion picture.
Two actors in this film has been involved in other Pocahontas-related projects. Gordon Tootoosis previously voiced Kekata the shaman in Disney's 1995 animated film. Billy Merasty, who acted as Kocoum, would six years later portray a Kiskiack in The New World.
Original Release
06/01/1995
US Release
06/01/1995
Cast
Name | Character |
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Miles O'Keeffe | John Smith |
Tony Goldwyn | Sir Edwin Wingfield |
Gordon Tootoosis | Chief Powhatan |
Billy Merasty | Kocoum |
Bucky Hill | Japazaws |
David Hemblen | Captain Newport |
Billy Two Rivers | Mochiqus / Mochiqua |
Kennetch Charlette | Opachisco |
Samaya Jardey | Ottermiske |
George Buza | Jules |
Directors
Writers
Danièle J. Suissa, Donald Martin
Cast
Name | Character |
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Miles O'Keeffe | John Smith |
Tony Goldwyn | Sir Edwin Wingfield |
Gordon Tootoosis | Chief Powhatan |
Billy Merasty | Kocoum |
Bucky Hill | Japazaws |
David Hemblen | Captain Newport |
Billy Two Rivers | Mochiqus / Mochiqua |
Kennetch Charlette | Opachisco |
Samaya Jardey | Ottermiske |
George Buza | Jules |
Desmond Ellis | Mitchell |
Shawn Mathieson | George |
Billy Oliver | Daniel |
Patrick Mark | Matthew |
Mark J. Richardson | Jeremy |
Peter Mehren | Man #1 |
Daniel Hughes | Man #2 |
Mona Staats | Medicine Woman |
Becky Butler | Native Singer |
Michael Stevens | Newport's Guard |
Producers
Name | Role |
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Joe Cayre | Executive Producer |
Steve Levitan | Executive Producer |
Mark E. Prior | Executive Producer |
Seth Willenson | Executive Producer |
Danièle J. Suissa | Producer |
Paul Bronfman | Producer |
Donald Martin | Producer |