Skinwalkers
2002 · 100 min · ★ 6.7 · Drama, Thriller, Crime, Mystery, TV Movie
Faced with the murder of three medicine men, Navajo police must find the culprit. That the murders appear to be the work of a Skinwalker, or bad medicine man, complicate and illuminate the detective's work.
Directed by Chris Eyre · Written by James Redford
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Adam Beach Jim Chee -
Wes Studi Lt. Joe Leaphorn -
Harrison Lowe Roman George -
Saginaw Grant Wilson Sam - N Nicholas Bartolo Tommy Nakai
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Jon Proudstar Davis Nakai -
Misty Upham Nina - D Drew Lacafa Bobby
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Sheila Tousey Emma Leaphorn -
Apesanahkwat Capt. Butler - M Marla Frumkin German wife
- R Ryan Polequaptewa Doug
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