Blue River (1995):
This film, based on a novel by Ethan Canin, follows the events that unfold in a small Wisconsin town, driving two teenage brothers apart. 
Plot: A homeless drifter, Lawrence Sellers (Jerry O'Connell), unexpectedly shows up at the home of his brother Edward (Neal McDonough), and the events that follow shatter the smooth surface of the life of Henry Howland (Sam Elliott), the high school principal. 
Directed by: Larry Elikann 
Gone to Texas (1986):
A biographical film about Sam Houston, a key figure in the Texas Revolution, and his role in claiming Texas as an independent state from Mexico. 
Plot: The film covers Sam Houston's years as Governor of Tennessee through his involvement in the Texas Revolution, including the events leading up to the Alamo. 
Originally titled: Houston: The Legend of Texas 
I Will Fight No More Forever (1981):
This film tells the story of Chief Joseph and the Nez Perce tribe in 1877, and their fight for freedom. 
Plot: The film focuses on the events leading up to Chief Joseph's surrender, including the Nez Perce tribe's attempt to flee across several states with the U.S. Cavalry in pursuit. 
Directed by: Richard T. Heffron 
Starring: James Whitmore, Ned Romero, and Sam Elliott