The Last of His Tribe

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The Last of His Tribe

I believed Graham Greene did well portraying Ishi since he easily blended in with the character's storyline. I found it interesting how the anthropologist he befriended became so familiar with his Native language so soon! I think he wasn't like any other white anthropologist who wasn't interested in truly getting to know the people whose cultures he was studying. He really had a genuine liking for Ishi and as a result their friendship became very deep. Well........ anyways........... that's the reason why I gave this film a 6 out of 10.

This is a true story. It is more emotional than a soap opera and, yet, unflinchingly genuine. Just as was depicted in this film, Ishii stumbled into a white man's barn near Oroville, California, in 1911. He later told Kroeber that he expected nothing but death. Graham Greene's portrayal of a soft-spoken primitive gentleman is delightful. Greene's Ishii speaks English only after a fashion. If you have the time, look up Kroeber's story of Ishii in the "Handbook of California Indians".

I believe that having read a book that becomes a movie, tends to bias the reviewer into more of a comparison rather than a film review. I came into "The Last of His Tribe" with zero knowledge of the story. Based on fact,I find it forgivable for a film to embellish for entertainment purposes, unless it is presented as an outright documentary. The acting is strong, with Graham Greene outstanding in a quiet, understated, performance as Ishi the last survivor of his tribe. John Voight is the scientist who intends to take advantage of a marvelous opportunity, for learning the secrets of Ishi's people. David Ogden Stiers is a sensitive physician, who views Ishi not as an object for study, but simply as a man. So what if it's not totally accurate? "The Last of His Tribe" is a fine movie, with sensitive performances. - MERK