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After surviving their first encounter with Buffalo Hump, young Woodrow Call and Augustus McCrae join a military expedition led by . The group’s ambitious goal is to annex Santa Fe for the Texas Republic, but they are ill-prepared for the brutal environment and enemy forces.
They are constantly harassed and picked off by Comanche warriors, led by the formidable Buffalo Hump.
An experienced scout who provides much-needed wisdom to the young Rangers. Historical Context "Dead Man's Walk" Episode #1.2(1996)
Young, idealistic, and already showing his penchant for talk and card games.
Larry McMurtry and Diana Ossana (adapted from McMurtry's novel). Original Air Date: May 13, 1996. Dead Man's Walk (TV Mini Series 1996) - Episode list - IMDb After surviving their first encounter with Buffalo Hump,
The Comanche war chief who remains a haunting, deadly presence.
Stoic, hardworking, and deeply loyal to his duty. An experienced scout who provides much-needed wisdom to
The episode follows their trek across the Llano Estacado ("Staked Plains"), where they face a relentless series of catastrophes: