That happened to be on a couple of days ago, which prompted me to point out to my son and his girl friend the irony of a slug like Means playing the "good" indian, while Wes Studi played the "bad" indian, Magua. I thought that Studi was of a similar political bent to Means, but there was a thread last year where at least one Freeper who seemed credible said that Studi is a friend and is one of the good guys, politically. He is apparently a proud Vietnam Vet.
I love that movie.
I really love it, too. I think of it as part one of two great historical movies about early America, with The Patriot being part 2.
An aside about Last Of The Mohicans. Did you know that the director, Michael Mann (of Miami Vice fame) was trained as a painter, not a film maker? I think it really shows up in how he composes shots, particularly in LOTM. It is a truly beautiful film.
Miami Vice!? Of course! It was visually fabulous.
I think that is (one of) the primary reasons I love LOTM so. Same with "Girl with the Pearl Earring" and the most recent "Jane Eyre". It's like watching chocolate cake.
Hmmm, it's getting close to supper ain't it.
Kindly funny...I'm actually watching "Last of the Mohicans" right now....Russell Means is getting ready to hack Wes Studi to pieces....man I love this movie....the guy's politics may be all screwed up, but he was in one of my favorite movies all time