The Last of the Dogmen [DVD]

Wow. For someone interested in Native Americans, I really enjoyed this fantasy / historical film.With all the endless vista of uncharted territory in the USA, could finding a lost tribe even be possible? Let your imagination loose on a story of finding such a thing.Well written film about a very skeptical Tom Berenger who meets up with Barbara Hershey and finally convinces her to follow him into the wilderness to see if his suspicions of a lost tribe of Cheyenne were right. After a frightening encounter with Dog Soldiers, and taken back to their camp, they are finally accepted as friends, made more emotional when Barbara Hershey sadly tells the tribe what had happened to their ancestors after they escaped capture in the late 1800s, then making them laugh about men walking on the moon.Tom Berenger played the skeptical bounty hunter well and gains the trust of the tribe to go to town to bring back antibiotics for a boy injured by a bear. Don't think of all the things that couldn't happen logically, just enjoy the funny parts and the inevitable romantic ending!While the dog's a wonderful co-actor!Loved it.

This `fantasy' contemporary western is a very watchable film with much to like about it, not least being the beautiful, spectacular settings in which the filming took place. This is `Saturday afternoon at the pictures' stuff! Here we have a `big sky' movie - a good yarn, lots of `adventure' and a great musical soundtrack theme to boot; beautifully presented by no less than the London Symphony Orchestra. A bounty hunter (Berenger) is persuaded to seek out three escaped convicts who are at loose in largely unexplored wilderness country. During the tracking he becomes aware of a `presence' accompanying the search. The convicts are slain by this unknown assailant(s) and the disturbed hunter, having by now superficial evidence of native Indian involvement, returns to report his findings to the local law enforcement office with a resolve to return to the wilderness to investigate further. He meets an anthropologist (Barbara Hershey), an expert on the Cheyenne Indian and who understands their language, but although doubtful, is persuaded to go with him. Together they discover a hitherto unknown Indian tribe living in an inaccessible area of the wilderness. They are captured, threatened, but eventually gain the confidence of their captors. I will not say more at risk of spoiling your possible enjoyment of this splendid movie. Have no doubt - this is a big production. The logistics of filming in this spectacular but rugged terrain must have been considerable. The film has its flaws, despite the big name lead roles. It is a highly implausible concept for a start. The script doesn't have a lot to recommend it and the acting is a bit wooden at times. Also included is a slight overdose of sentimentality from which the Cheyenne emerge noble. A touch of PC there I fancy! Having said that - the movie kept me on the sofa throughout and I enjoyed just under a couple of hours of satisfying entertainment. You can't ask more than that! I shall watch the film again soon. Give it a go !

This is quite an old film but is well worth the viewing as is a lovely story about a time-warped tribe of american indians in a hidden valley. A bit fraught at times but good ending (also a gentle romance as a side story).

I have read all of the critiques of this film and am very surprised by the unfavourable ones. This is a highly enjoyable fable. Yes, it is unrealistic, but so is "Field of Dreams", and few appear to dislike that film.Tom Berenger is a very reliable actor, and the same can be said for Barbara Hershey. She probably has a higher profile as far as a film career is concerned, and, with the exception of a few misfiring comedy films over the last 10-15 years, her films stand well against other leading ladies, and higher than many.The Cheyenne in the film (and, no doubt, in reality) are extremely impressive, and, as others have said, the scenery is magnificent. This is a film that can be, quite simply, enjoyed for its many virtues, and is one that can be viewed by the entire family.My recommendation is that you ignore the gainsayers and just enjoy an intriguing story well told and acted.

A personal favourite but you might find it a bit creaky and idealistic. Just watch Barbara Hershey.

Like this movie, (not many i don't like mind you)a different twist to the same old westerns, great quality DVD, would recommend this seller and product, great to have this for my collection.

Although the DVD case is all in foreign language the film has the original sound track in English.It is very good and worth the money.

I ve seen this film a couple of times before and wanted to have it as part of my collection. It makes good entertainment.be