This film is the first western film shot by Lang Howard
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In order to play the kidnapper leader Paish Zidding, Eric Schwick needs 3 hours to wear a mask each time
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Before the filming started, many actors not only had to be proficient in riding, but also had to learn how to use 19th century guns and bows
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Val Kilmer, who appeared in the film, lives on a farm near the filming location
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In order to perfect the performance, Tommy Lee Jones asked the real Apache elders for advice, and studied and studied for several months
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In order to study the role, Catherine Elise Blanchett read many first-hand materials written by pioneer women
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The release date of the film was advanced from December 10, 2003 to November 26, 2003, because the distribution company considered the box office and had to give the big production film " Cold Mountain " and " The Last Samurai: Bushidou " in December. "Give Way. But at the same time , I had to think about the Oscars of the following year, so I had to give up the better schedule for January the following year and hurriedly release it in November
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In order to show a plot in the film, the crew plans to ask a local Indian to "cast a spell" on the spot. However, this mage takes his own skills very seriously, and in order to avoid causing bad luck to anyone, he has always refused to be true. The crew couldn't persuade him to cast the spell, so they agreed to let him pretend
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