Nishko is a chief's son in the Great Plains, before Europeans arrive. During his rite of passage, he's determined to tame a painted pony. He approaches manhood while his peaceful clan is set upon by a nearby tribe willing to break a treaty. He must also contend with the kidnapping of three young women from his village, his pony's illness behind enemy lines, his mother's coma after a rattlesnake bite, the medicine man's urging that he sacrifice what he loves best, the attack of a cougar and of wolves, and his own injury while alone in the woods. His kindness, bravery, and quick thinking serve him well, but rescue come from an unexpected source.
Johnny Crawford
Nishko
Jay Silverheels
Chief Hevatanu
Pat Hogan
Sutamakis
George J. Lewis
Nopawallo
Joan Hallmark
Amatula
Cinda Siler
Petala
Bill Blackwell
Sutako
