Trail of the Falcon
Spur des Falken
Synopsis
In the latter half of the 19th century, gold is discovered in the Black Hills, sacred land of the Lakota people. Gold diggers, profiteers and adventurers flock to the region. Among them is the hard-hearted land speculator Bludgeon, who tries to expel the Lakota using brutal methods. Lakota warriors retaliate, and soon the gold diggers' town becomes a battlefield.
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Top Cast
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Gojko Mitić
Weitspähender Falke
Hannjo Hasse
Bludgeon
Barbara Brylska
Catherine Emmerson
Lali Meskhi
Blauhaar
Rolf Hoppe
Bashan
Hartmut Beer
Fletcher
Helmut Schreiber
Sam Blake
Fred Delmare
Peter Hille
Milan Jablonský
Evil Face
Holger Mahlich
Pat Patterson
Fred Ludwig
Emmerson
Horst Kube
Chat
Giorgi Tatishvili
Capt. Ronald
Rodam Chelidze
Luchsauge
Lavrenti Koshadze
Grauer Bär
Koba Kobulov
Listiger Fuchs
Albert Giorgadze
Springendes Wasser
Fritz Mohr
Sergeant McDryden
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 22, 1968
Wide Cinema Exhibition
July 22, 2003
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gottfried Kolditz
- Screenplay & Story
- Günter Karl
- Original Score
- Karl-Ernst Sasse, Wolfgang Meyer
- Original Title
- Spur des Falken
- Country of Origin
- East Germany, Soviet Union
- Spoken Languages
- German, Russian
- Runtime
- 1h 53m
- Production Studios
- DEFA-Studio für Spielfilme, Georgia-Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gottfried Kolditz
Günter Karl, Hans-Joachim Wallstein
Karl-Ernst Sasse, Wolfgang Meyer
Otto Hanisch
Helga Krause
Department Leadership Roster
Gottfried Kolditz
Director
Günter Karl
Screenplay
Karl-Ernst Sasse
Original Music Composer
Otto Hanisch
Director of Photography
Helga Krause
Editor
Günter Schmidt
Costume Design
Wolfgang Meyer
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Trail of the Falcon
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What is Trail of the Falcon about?
In the latter half of the 19th century, gold is discovered in the Black Hills, sacred land of the Lakota people. Gold diggers, profiteers and adventurers flock to the region. Among them is the hard-hearted land speculator Bludgeon, who tries to expel the Lakota using brutal methods. Lakota warriors retaliate, and soon the gold diggers' town becomes a battlefield.
Who directed Trail of the Falcon?
Trail of the Falcon was directed by Gottfried Kolditz.
Who stars in Trail of the Falcon?
The principal cast of Trail of the Falcon includes Gojko Mitić, Hannjo Hasse, Barbara Brylska, Lali Meskhi, Rolf Hoppe.
When was Trail of the Falcon released and how long is it?
Trail of the Falcon was released in 1968 with a total runtime of 1h 53m.
Who composed the musical score for Trail of the Falcon?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Trail of the Falcon was composed by Karl-Ernst Sasse, Wolfgang Meyer.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Trail of the Falcon?
Trail of the Falcon holds official age classifications: DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.).