The Tonto Woman

The Tonto Woman (2008)

15 Feb 2008 • Short, Drama, Romance • 0h 35m
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A white woman is kidnapped from her home by Apache Indians. Traded to the Mojave Indians, she lives as a squaw for 11 years until she is found by her husband. Unfit for society he keeps her in a shack in the desert. Her solitary existence is transformed with the arrival of a Mexican. He befriends her, reignites her self-worth and increases her confidence. He re-introduces her to her husband and leaves. As he is leaving town he is ambushed by her husbands men and there is a gun-battle. Who lives and who dies?

Daniel Barber
Director
Elmore Leonard, Joe Shrapnel
Writer
Charlotte Asprey, Francesco Quinn, Richard Brake
Starring

Language: English
Awards: Nominated for 1 Oscar. 1 win & 1 nomination total
Country: United Kingdom
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6.9

IMDb (637 votes)
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