Sacred Ground (1983): cast, story & where to watch
1983 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1983, Sacred Ground is a drama and western film directed by Charles B. Pierce, running about 100 minutes. “Born on hallowed ground... loved by two mothers... His child became sacred!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. SACRED GROUND tells the fact-based story of a mountain man and his Indian wife who happen upon a partially built cabin and finish it for their own home, not realizing that they occupy a sacred burial ground. A Paiute burial party clashes with the couple and in the ensuing skirmish, the wife is critically wounded while in the middle of childbirth. Bitter over her loss and needing a wetnurse for his baby, he steals one of the Paiute woman who had just lost a baby. In this modern version of Helen of Troy, the battle is on, as he takes on the whole band in a desperate attempt to survive. Written by Dale Roloff
Who’s in it. Sacred Ground stars Tim McIntire as Matt Colter, Jack Elam as Lum Witcher, L.Q. Jones as Tolbert Coleman and Ty Randolph as Wannetta, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Sacred Ground has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Sacred Ground page.
If you liked it. Fans of Sacred Ground tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Sacred Ground (1983)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Sacred Ground change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Sacred Ground worth watching?
- Sacred Ground holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Sacred Ground?
- Sacred Ground stars Tim McIntire, Jack Elam, L.Q. Jones, Ty Randolph and Eloy Casados.
- When was Sacred Ground released?
- Sacred Ground was released in 1983, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.