Once Upon a Time in Indian Country
Es war einmal Indianerland
Synopsis
A wild genre mix between a boxer film, urban western, road movie and music video, set at end of the summer holidays in a drab neighborhood in the outskirts of Hamburg suburbia. Young boxing talent Mauser is preparing for a pivotal competition when his father kills his step-mother and flees. Trying to find his father, Mauser embarks on a journey through the world of music, psychedelia, violence, love and a biblical thunderstorm. And what is with the Native American? "Once upon a time in Indian country" is a story that radiates both, heat and poetry.
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Leonard Scheicher
Mauser
Johanna Polley
Edda
Emilia Schüle
Jackie
Joel Basman
Kondor
Johannes Klaußner
Ponyhof
Katharina Behrens
Laura
Clemens Schick
Zöllner
Robert Alan Packard
Indian
Emilio Sanmarino
Cowboy #1
Yaw Boah-Amponsem
Cowboy #2
Stephan Katić
Coach
Soogi Kang
Receptionist
Bjarne Mädel
Cab Driver / Gas Station Attendant
Leon Ullrich
Uniform / Sombrero #1
Michael Hanemann
Zivil / Sombrero #2
Fritz von Eichhorn
Gnome
Leonie Wesselow
Fairy
Mo Ahmadi
El Perso
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- İlker Çatak
- Screenplay & Story
- Nils Mohl, Max Reinhold
- Original Score
- Martin Gretschmann
- Original Title
- Es war einmal Indianerland
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Production Studios
- Riva Film, WDR, HR, ARTE
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
İlker Çatak
Nils Mohl, Max Reinhold
Martin Gretschmann
Florian Mag
Jan Ruschke
Michael Eckelt, Johannes Jancke, Anette Unger
Department Leadership Roster
Martin Gretschmann
Original Music Composer
Sabine Bockmeyer
Costume Design
Tim Tamke
Production Design
Michael Eckelt
Producer
Johannes Jancke
Producer
Anette Unger
Producer
Max Reinhold
Writer
Florian Mag
Director of Photography
İlker Çatak
Director
Nils Mohl
Writer
Jan Ruschke
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Once Upon a Time in Indian Country
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Once Upon a Time in Indian Country about?
A wild genre mix between a boxer film, urban western, road movie and music video, set at end of the summer holidays in a drab neighborhood in the outskirts of Hamburg suburbia. Young boxing talent Mauser is preparing for a pivotal competition when his father kills his step-mother and flees. Trying to find his father, Mauser embarks on a journey through the world of music, psychedelia, violence, love and a biblical thunderstorm. And what is with the Native American? "Once upon a time in Indian country" is a story that radiates both, heat and poetry.
Who directed Once Upon a Time in Indian Country?
Once Upon a Time in Indian Country was directed by İlker Çatak.
Who stars in Once Upon a Time in Indian Country?
The principal cast of Once Upon a Time in Indian Country includes Leonard Scheicher, Johanna Polley, Emilia Schüle, Joel Basman, Johannes Klaußner.
When was Once Upon a Time in Indian Country released and how long is it?
Once Upon a Time in Indian Country was released in 2017 with a total runtime of 1h 37m.
Who composed the musical score for Once Upon a Time in Indian Country?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Once Upon a Time in Indian Country was composed by Martin Gretschmann.
Is Once Upon a Time in Indian Country based on a book or true story?
Once Upon a Time in Indian Country is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Nils Mohl".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Once Upon a Time in Indian Country?
Once Upon a Time in Indian Country holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).