The Last Manhunt is an American Western film, released in 2022. It is directed by Christian Camargo and written by Thomas Pa'a Sibbett from a story by Sibbett and Jason Momoa. Momoa is also an executive producer.[1] The film stars Martin Sensmeier as Willie, alongside an ensemble cast including Momoa, Camargo, Mainei Kinimaka, Lily Gladstone, Zahn McClarnon, and Raoul Max Trujillo. In May 2022, it opened the Pioneertown International Film Festival.

The Last Manhunt
Directed byChristian Camargo
Screenplay byThomas Pa’a Sibbet
Story by
Produced by
  • Jason Eric Laciste
  • Martin Kistler
Starring
CinematographyJ.P. Alvarez
Edited byJason Dopko
Music by
Production
company
On The Roam
Distributed bySaban Films
Release date
  • May 27, 2022 (2022-05-27) (Pioneertown)
Running time
103 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Worldwide rights to the film were picked up by Saban Films in June 2022.[2] Other films have told the Paiute legend, including Tell Them Willie Boy Is Here, starring Robert Redford.[3]

Plot

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The film follows a Paiute man named Willie, who treks across the desert after the accidental death of Carlota's father.[4] Blame is placed on the young couple and they are pursued by a group of indigenous people looking for justice.[5]

Cast

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References

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  1. ^ "WME Independent Launches Sales On Jason Momoa Western 'The Last Manhunt' About Legend Of Willie Boy; First Look Images". Deadline Hollywood. October 25, 2021.
  2. ^ Donnelly, Matt (June 21, 2022). "Jason Momoa Western 'The Last Manhunt' Sells Worldwide Rights to Saban Films". Variety.
  3. ^ "Jason Momoa's 'The Last Manhunt' Picked Up by Saban Films". TheWrap. June 21, 2022.
  4. ^ Thompson, Luke Y. (November 17, 2022). "The Last Manhunt corrects history, but needs more to make it compelling". The A.V. Club.
  5. ^ Meza, Ed (May 25, 2022). "Jason Momoa's 'The Last Manhunt' Redefines Westerns With Indigenous Perspective". Variety.
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