screenshots / Indian Paint / 1964 Eagle American Films

Western starring Johnny Crawford (Nishko) who may best be remembered for his role of Mark McCain on the television series The Rifleman (1958-1963).

Johnny Crawford's brother Robert Crawford Jr. also appears, cast in the role of Wacopi.

Jay Silverheels (Chief Hevatanu) previously starred as Tonto in the classic TV western The Lone Ranger from 1949-1957.

Previous films from director Norman Foster include the Disney classics Davy Crockett: King of the Wild Frontier (1955) and Davy Crockett and the River Pirates (1956).

This was the final screen appearance for actor Pat Hogan who previoulsy appeared as Black Cloud in 19 episodes of the TV series Brave Eagle (1955-1956).

Pat Hogan was also the brother-in-law of Johnny Crawford and Robert Crawford Jr., having married their sister Nance Crawford.

Johnny Crawford was one of 24 original Mouseketeers in 1955 but was cut when Disney reduced the group to 12 at the end of the series first season.

Texas filming locations include Grand Prairie, Cleburne, and Mansfield.

Johnny Crawford passed in 2021 at the age of 75.

Jay Silverheels passed in 1980 at the age of 67.

Pat Hogan passed in 1966 at the age of 46.