Chingachgook, die grosse Schlange

1967
1h 32m

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Gojko Mitic in Chingachgook, die grosse Schlange (1967)

Chingachgook is about to marry the daughter of the Delaware chief, when the Hurons kidnap her. Chingachgook and his friend Deerslayer try to rescue her though white scalp hunters interfere u... Read allChingachgook is about to marry the daughter of the Delaware chief, when the Hurons kidnap her. Chingachgook and his friend Deerslayer try to rescue her though white scalp hunters interfere until the tribes unite against the palefaces.Chingachgook is about to marry the daughter of the Delaware chief, when the Hurons kidnap her. Chingachgook and his friend Deerslayer try to rescue her though white scalp hunters interfere until the tribes unite against the palefaces.

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In order to portray the situation of the Indians very authentically, the film was thoroughly researched. For example, Henn Haas, a ballet master from Halle, was recruited so as to rehearse the dances as close to the original as possible.

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Featured in Reel Injun (2009)

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East German Western Classic

Gojko Mitic was a huge star in Eastern-Europe back in the days. Now days he has gained somewhat cult hero status mostly because of his portrayals of Native American heroes in Red Westerns or Easterns as they are sometimes referred. These films are becoming to come to surface again, but more like peculiarities and something people want to see out of curiosity.

'Chingachgook' was one of the most popular of the East German westerns where superstar Gojko Mitic played the main hero - The Great Serpent. Chingachgook - the last of the Mohicans - lives now with Delaware tribe. After saving the chief's life he is granted to marry the chief's daughter. Unfortunately his new wife is kidnapped by Huron tribe, and Chingachgook sets out to save her with the help of his good white friend Deerslayer.

The acting is so deadpan it is almost hilarious to watch, and the action scenes are pretty dame compared to it's contemporaries from Spaghetti or real western genre. Native Americans are played by Eastern-European actors, mostly Germans with bronzed skin. This could be seen quite offensive now days by some.

All said, the film has it's own charm in it, and it is definitely not a waste of time.