The Pathfinder
“THE LOVE STORY OF THE GREATEST INDIAN-FIGHTER OF THEM ALL!”
Synopsis
Pathfinder, a white man raised by the Mohican Indians, joins forces with the British army to avenge himself on the Mingo warriors and the French, who have brought death and pillage to his people. He takes on a mission to retrieve secret plans from within the French fort at St. Vicente.
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George Montgomery
Pathfinder
Helena Carter
Welcome Alison
Jay Silverheels
Chingachgook
Walter Kingsford
Col. Duncannon
Rodd Redwing
Chief Arrowhead
Stephen Bekassy
Col. Brasseau
Elena Verdugo
Lokawa
Bruce Lester
Capt. Clint Bradford
Chief Yowlachie
Eagle Feather
Lyle Talbot
British Ship Captain
John Hart
British Sergeant
Adele St. Mauer
Chaperon
Vi Ingraham
Ka-letan
Rus Conklin
Togamak (as Russ Conklin)
Edward Coch
Uncas (as Ed Coch Jr.)
Michael Fox
Narrator (voice)
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 9, 1952
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sidney Salkow
- Screenplay & Story
- Robert E. Kent
- Original Title
- The Pathfinder
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 18m
- Production Studios
- Columbia Pictures, Sam Katzman Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sidney Salkow
Robert E. Kent, James Fenimore Cooper
Henry Freulich
Jerome Thoms
Sam Katzman
Department Leadership Roster
Sidney Salkow
Director
Robert E. Kent
Screenplay
Sam Katzman
Producer
Jerome Thoms
Editor
Henry Freulich
Director of Photography
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
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Pathfinder
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Pathfinder about?
Pathfinder, a white man raised by the Mohican Indians, joins forces with the British army to avenge himself on the Mingo warriors and the French, who have brought death and pillage to his people. He takes on a mission to retrieve secret plans from within the French fort at St. Vicente.
Who directed The Pathfinder?
The Pathfinder was directed by Sidney Salkow.
Who stars in The Pathfinder?
The principal cast of The Pathfinder includes George Montgomery, Helena Carter, Jay Silverheels, Walter Kingsford, Rodd Redwing.
When was The Pathfinder released and how long is it?
The Pathfinder was released in 1952 with a total runtime of 1h 18m.
Is The Pathfinder based on a book or true story?
The Pathfinder is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "James Fenimore Cooper".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Pathfinder?
The Pathfinder holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).