Hawken's Breed

The film follows Hawken, a drifter and loner, who rescues a young Shawnee woman named Spirit in 1840s Tennessee. After saving her from a rogue group of Shawnee Indians, he finds himself drawn back into her life as she escapes from a local fur trader named Tackett. The narrative unfolds with Hawken facing off against Tackett and a posse of hired killers, while also contending with a greedy landowner named Hickman.

With a cast that includes Peter Fonda, Jack Elam, and Serene Hedin, Hawken's Breed explores complex themes of identity and conflict during a turbulent time in American history. The film is notable for its portrayal of Native American experiences and the challenges faced by those on the fringes of society.