The Deerslayer
“James Fenimore Cooper's Great Adventure Classic !”
Synopsis
After The Deerslayer, a white man reared by the Mohicans, and his blood brother Chingachgook, a Mohican chief, save trader Harry Marsh from the hostile Huron Indians, they learn that the Hurons will attack Old Tom Hutter and his two daughters, Hetty and Judith, who live on a floating raft fort on the river.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
September 10, 1957
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Kurt Neumann
- Screenplay & Story
- Dalton Trumbo, Kurt Neumann, Carroll Young
- Original Score
- Paul Sawtell, Bert Shefter
- Original Title
- The Deerslayer
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 18m
- Production Studios
- Regal Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kurt Neumann
Dalton Trumbo, Kurt Neumann, Carroll Young, James Fenimore Cooper
Paul Sawtell, Bert Shefter
Karl Struss
Jodie Copelan
Kurt Neumann
Department Leadership Roster
Karl Struss
Director of Photography
Dalton Trumbo
Screenplay
George Herrington
Costume Design
Kurt Neumann
Screenplay
Neva Rames
Costume Design
Carroll Young
Screenplay
Paul Sawtell
Original Music Composer
Bert Shefter
Original Music Composer
Kurt Neumann
Producer
Jodie Copelan
Editor
Kurt Neumann
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Deerslayer
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Deerslayer about?
After The Deerslayer, a white man reared by the Mohicans, and his blood brother Chingachgook, a Mohican chief, save trader Harry Marsh from the hostile Huron Indians, they learn that the Hurons will attack Old Tom Hutter and his two daughters, Hetty and Judith, who live on a floating raft fort on the river.
Who directed The Deerslayer?
The Deerslayer was directed by Kurt Neumann.
Who stars in The Deerslayer?
The principal cast of The Deerslayer includes Lex Barker, Rita Moreno, Forrest Tucker, Cathy O'Donnell, Jay C. Flippen.
When was The Deerslayer released and how long is it?
The Deerslayer was released in 1957 with a total runtime of 1h 18m.
Who composed the musical score for The Deerslayer?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Deerslayer was composed by Paul Sawtell, Bert Shefter.
Is The Deerslayer based on a book or true story?
The Deerslayer is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "James Fenimore Cooper".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Deerslayer?
The Deerslayer holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).