Apache
Apachen
Synopsis
The story of Ulzana, an Apache chief who has reached a rapprochement with the local Mexican population and generously extends it to whites who travel through the territory. His people have become inured to the treacherous ways of the white man, however, and are now reliant on them for booze, 'relief flour' and beef steak.
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Official Clip | Ulzana Faces Brutal PunishmentOfficial
Type: Clip • Published 2026-08-19
Top Cast
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Gojko Mitić
Ulzana
Milan Beli
Johnson
Colea Răutu
Nana
Gerry Wolff
Shopkeeper
Rolf Hoppe
Captain Burton
Leon Niemczyk
Ramon
Fred Delmare
Doctor Klein
Elsa Grube-Deister
Theresa
Fred Ludwig
Miguel
Hartmut Beer
Gleason
Horst Kube
Gold digger
Thomas Weisgerber
Commander
Horst Schön
Oberst Keanrey
Werner Kanitz
Dorel Iacobescu
Willi Schrade
Hermann Eckhardt
Gert Hänsch
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gottfried Kolditz
- Screenplay & Story
- Gojko Mitić, Gottfried Kolditz
- Original Score
- Hans-Dieter Hosalla
- Original Title
- Apachen
- Country of Origin
- Romania, East Germany, Soviet Union
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Production Studios
- DEFA-Studio für Spielfilme, Mosfilm, Studioul Cinematografic București
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gottfried Kolditz
Gojko Mitić, Gottfried Kolditz
Hans-Dieter Hosalla
Helmut Bergmann
Christa Helwig
Dorothea Hildebrandt
Department Leadership Roster
Christa Helwig
Editor
Dorothea Hildebrandt
Producer
Gottfried Kolditz
Director
Hans-Dieter Hosalla
Original Music Composer
Gojko Mitić
Writer
Gottfried Kolditz
Writer
Helmut Bergmann
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Apache
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What is Apache about?
The story of Ulzana, an Apache chief who has reached a rapprochement with the local Mexican population and generously extends it to whites who travel through the territory. His people have become inured to the treacherous ways of the white man, however, and are now reliant on them for booze, 'relief flour' and beef steak.
Who directed Apache?
Apache was directed by Gottfried Kolditz.
Who stars in Apache?
The principal cast of Apache includes Gojko Mitić, Milan Beli, Colea Răutu, Gerry Wolff, Rolf Hoppe.
When was Apache released and how long is it?
Apache was released in 1973 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.
Who composed the musical score for Apache?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Apache was composed by Hans-Dieter Hosalla.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Apache?
Apache holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.).