Might there be a Native American linguist among IMDB readers, someone willing to define the word "noha," frequently uttered by Barbara Hershey's character? (It appears to mean something akin to "peace,' but I feel that the actual connotations are far broader.)
Thanks!
Noha means 'be quiet, don't laugh' in Cheyenne.
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Hi there indeeanamarie, I stumbled upon this website accidentally while looking for other information film related. I am First Nations native, Ojibway, and I actually worked on this film as scenic artist. A number of my artworks are also in this picture which were rented from me. I hand painted all the signs in this picture as well as directing the sculpting & painting of the caves which the riders and horses go through prior to jumping in the pool of water. This film was a lot of fun to work on and I made a number of friends while doing it whom I am still in contact with today. Interestingly enough, while working as the on-set painter-scenic artist, I do not recall seeing any linguist on set giving any lessons or direction to any actors.
Cheers,
Vasa
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According to writer/director Tab Murphy, the on-camera cast were almost entirely Cheyenne. I would imagine that Barbara Hershey learned the language from them. This is from an online interview he gave in 1999:
[Singary] How many of the Indians are actual Native Americans?
[TabMurphy] ALL of the Indians in 'Dogmen' are portrayed by Native Americans - and nearly ALL of them were Cheyenne.
[TabMurphy] We went to extraordinary lengths to make sure that the Cheyenne nation was represented. After all, it is their story in some sense.
[TabMurphy] I can't say enough GOOD about Barbara. She dove right in and had to learn a LOT of Cheyenne for her role. She ended up speaking it better than most of the real Cheyenne!
You can see the entire interview on http://www.stevereevis.com
nice that you'd respond for us out here! this, I find, IS rare on IMDB...which is a shame...as there are hundreds of extras...scenic folks...actors...even 'drivers' who never seem to bother with interesting questions from the viewers (or the people who paid the $ for the flicks)
I was an extra of the horrible Bad Boys II here in Miami...& earlier on Sly's F.I.S.T.so I'm as guilty myself, I guess.
I watched a display of new "hot actor" arrogance between Stallone and director Norman Jewison...(Jewison never worked with him again)! Sly had just come off Rocky so he thought he was boss on the set...refused to wear a suit Jewison selected for him and pouted in his trailer most the day...wasting hundreds of thousands of dollars(this was a big budget production being shot on location in Iowa) until after hours of this they worked out a "deal". Sly kept his choice suit on...but wore a tan raincoat to make Norman happy...and so...we resumed shooting. Ah Hollywood!