The movie being discussed is called ‘Black Cloud’ from 2004. It’s a drama centered on a young Navajo boxer, played by Eddie Spears, who is working hard to get a spot on the US Olympic boxing team. This article offers a sneak peek at where the shooting took place, who played which roles, and some trivia and never-heard-before fun facts about the movie.
Where it Filmed?
Black Cloud’ was shot at various locations across the United States. Most of the filming was done at the Canyon de Chelly National Monument and Navajo Indian Reservation in Arizona, USA. The movie was also shot in Gallup, New Mexico, USA, Coal Mine Canyon in Tuba City, Arizona, USA, and Tsegi Canyon in Navajo Nation, Arizona, USA. Shooting began in May 2003.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Eddie Spears | Black Cloud |
| Russell Means | Bud |
| Julia Jones | Sammi |
| Tim McGraw | Sheriff Cliff Powers |
| Peter Greene | Norm Olsen |
| Nathaniel Arcand | Jimmy |
| Wayne Knight | Mr. Tipping |
| Saginaw Grant | Grandpa |
| Tim Sampson | Jack |
| Branscombe Richmond | Peter |
| Joanelle Romero | Victoria Nez |
| Alimi Ballard | Dusty |
| Elsa Johnson | Juniper |
| Camille Gordon | Mary |
| Daine Devillier | Deputy Sheriff |
| Charles Nance | Deputy Sheriff |
| Jessica Luvisi | Teenage Party Girl |
| Andrea Dievazhi | Missy |
| Gerald Vandever | Lieutenant Yazzi / Yellow Knife |
| Ignacio Howard Nunez | Party Dancer |
| Ed Begay | Rodeo Announcer |
| Deandrey Abron | Daemon |
| Mark Burnham | Tough Cowboy |
| Mary Hubbell-Ansera | Indian Hottie |
| Tim Rockwell | White Wolf |
| Dan McGraw | Tournament Ref |
| Gordon V. Jacobs | Golden Gloves Announcer |
| Jeff Ham | Reporter |
| Duane Bomch | Moderator |
| John Van Siereer | Tournament Official |
| Myles Dalgai | Tyler |
| Caspar | Drunk Painter |
| Shorty | Rapist |
| Rick Smith | Rapist |
| Owens | Young Black Cloud |
| Nicci Lehto | Party Girl |
| Justine Baker | Extra (uncredited) |
| Ernell Manabat | Boxing Official (uncredited) |
| Justin Scot | Cowboy (uncredited) |
| Clint Wilder | Boxing Fan (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- The movie was directed by Ricky Schroder
- Russel Means and Julia Jones starred alongside Eddie Spears in the film
- It won 6 awards and was well-received by critics
- Tim McGraw was featured in the movie as Sheriff Cliff Powers
- The movie’s soundtrack included Tim McGraw’s “I Like it, I Love it”.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Canyon de Chelly National Monument, Arizona, USA
- Latitude: 36.1190734
- Longitude: -109.3197052
- Place ID: ChIJnRoh8NyQOocR34gtmApA864
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Canyon de Chelly National Monument, Arizona, USA
- Timezone: America/Denver
- Location Name: Gallup, New Mexico, USA
- Latitude: 35.5280783
- Longitude: -108.7425843
- Place ID: ChIJD1RlL43eJIcRTIA7ZQRp1V8
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Gallup, NM, USA
- Timezone: America/Denver
- Location Name: Navajo Indian Reservation, Arizona, USA
- Latitude: 36.0672173
- Longitude: -109.1880047
- Place ID: ChIJPYfd3-A4JYcRTAR_7yIIM2Q
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Navajo Nation, NM, USA
- Timezone: America/Denver
- Location Name: Coal Mine Canyon, Tuba City, Arizona, USA
- Latitude: 36.1385746
- Longitude: -111.2262809
- Place ID: ChIJ8UgmbXDRM4cRdq7w4BwRSZs
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Coalmine St, Tuba City, AZ 86045, USA
- Timezone: America/Denver
- Location Name: Tsegi Canyon, Navajo Nation, Arizona, USA
- Latitude: 36.65083200000001
- Longitude: -110.4323591
- Place ID: ChIJ_999StElMYcRRdOSEVWZ3GM
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Tsegi Canyon, Arizona 86033, USA
- Timezone: America/Denver
