The Last of the Mohicans
“James Fenimore Cooper's Greatest Tale Of Rousing Adventure!”
Synopsis
The story is set in the British province of New York during the French and Indian War, and concerns—in part—a Huron massacre (with passive French acquiescence) of between 500 to 1,500 Anglo-American troops, who had honorably surrendered at Fort William Henry, plus some women and servants; the kidnapping of two sisters, daughters of the British commander; and their rescue by the last Mohicans.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
The Last Of The Mohicans (1936) Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2009-11-20
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →
Randolph Scott
Hawkeye
Binnie Barnes
Alice Munro
Heather Angel
Cora Munro
Henry Wilcoxon
Maj. Duncan Heyward
Bruce Cabot
Magua
Phillip Reed
Uncas
Robert Barrat
Chingachgook
Hugh Buckler
Colonel Munro
Willard Robertson
Captain Winthrop
William Stack
General Montcalm
Lumsden Hare
General Abercrombie
Frank McGlynn Sr.
Gamut
Will Stanton
Jenkins
William V. Mong
Sachem
Art Dupuis
De Levis
Ian Maclaren
William Pitt
Reginald Barlow
Duke of Newcastle
Olaf Hytten
King George II
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 2, 1936
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- George B. Seitz
- Screenplay & Story
- Philip Dunne
- Original Score
- Roy Webb
- Original Title
- The Last of the Mohicans
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Production Studios
- Reliance Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
George B. Seitz
Philip Dunne, Daniel Moore, John L. Balderston, Paul Perez, James Fenimore Cooper
Roy Webb
Robert H. Planck
Harry Marker, Jack Dennis
Edward Small
Department Leadership Roster
Edward Small
Producer
Philip Dunne
Screenplay
Roy Webb
Original Music Composer
George B. Seitz
Director
Harry Marker
Editor
Robert H. Planck
Director of Photography
Jack Dennis
Editor
Franc Smith
Costume Design
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
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Last of the Mohicans.
Featured In Curated Collections
Editorial lists, community rankings, and cinematic collections featuring The Last of the Mohicans.
Prime Video - Western Movies
Curated list of Western on Prime Video (US). Updated frequently. Last updated October 14, 2026.
list0
list_War
Movies categorized under War
Prime Video US - Western Movies
Curated list of Most Popular on Amazon Prime (US). Updated frequently. Last updated August 28, 2026.
Prime Video US - War Movies
Curated list of Most Popular on Amazon Prime (US). Updated frequently. Last updated August 28, 2026.
Prime Video US - History Movies
Curated list of Most Popular on Amazon Prime (US). Updated frequently. Last updated August 28, 2026.
Similar Titles to The Last of the Mohicans
Movies sharing stylistic DNA, tone, and thematic storytelling
6.0
6.5
6.3
7.5
7.6
6.2
6.6
5.0
7.0
8.2
6.4
7.3
5.2
7.2
6.4
6.9Anime
6.8
7.1
8.0
6.6
More Like The Last of the Mohicans
Recommended titles matching themes, cast, and genres.
Frequently Asked Questions About The Last of the Mohicans
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Last of the Mohicans about?
The story is set in the British province of New York during the French and Indian War, and concerns—in part—a Huron massacre (with passive French acquiescence) of between 500 to 1,500 Anglo-American troops, who had honorably surrendered at Fort William Henry, plus some women and servants; the kidnapping of two sisters, daughters of the British commander; and their rescue by the last Mohicans.
Who directed The Last of the Mohicans?
The Last of the Mohicans was directed by George B. Seitz.
Who stars in The Last of the Mohicans?
The principal cast of The Last of the Mohicans includes Randolph Scott, Binnie Barnes, Heather Angel, Henry Wilcoxon, Bruce Cabot.
When was The Last of the Mohicans released and how long is it?
The Last of the Mohicans was released in 1936 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.
Who composed the musical score for The Last of the Mohicans?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Last of the Mohicans was composed by Roy Webb.
Is The Last of the Mohicans based on a book or true story?
The Last of the Mohicans is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "James Fenimore Cooper".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Last of the Mohicans?
The Last of the Mohicans holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).