Captain Jack, the leader of the Modoc Tribe, attempts to negotiate peace between the army leadership and his tribe following a crushing victory over the US Army.
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Román Zaragoza
Young Modoc
Gregory Zaragoza
Schonchin John
Rainbow Dickerson
Winema Riddle
Rufino Romero
Captain Jack
J. Robert Spencer
General Canby
Barret O'Brien
Alfred Meacham
Duane Minard
Curley Headed Doctor
Jonathan Luke Stevens
Corporal Hollis
Reid Honeywell
Frank Riddle
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