Pocahontas: The Legend

Pocahontas: The Legend
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Directed by	Danièle J. Suissa
Written by	Donald Martin Danièle J. Suissa
Produced by	Steve Levitan Danièle J. Suissa
Starring	Sandrine Holt Miles O'Keeffe Tony Goldwyn
Cinematography	Richard Leiterman
Edited by	Brett Sullivan
Music by	Jack Lenz
Production company	Protocol Entertainment
Release date	June 1, 1995 (1995-06-01)
Running time	102 minutes
Country	Canada
Language	English

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.

Cast

• Sandrine Holt as Pocahontas (Matoaka)
• Miles O'Keeffe as Captain John Smith
• Tony Goldwyn as Sir Edwin Wingfield
• Gordon Tootoosis as Chief Powhatan (Wahunsonacock)
• Billy Merasty as Kocoum
• George Buza as Jules
• Mark J. Richardson as Jeremy
• David Hemblen as Christopher Newport
• Billy Two Rivers as Mochiqus
• Bucky Hill as Japazaws
• Kennetch Charlette as Opachisco
• Michael Stevens as Newport's Guard

External links

• Pocahontas: The Legend at IMDb