Chingachgook: The Great Snake
Chingachgook, die grosse Schlange
Synopsis
Chingachgook, a Mohawk-born Delaware warrior, strives to rescue his wife Wahtawah from the clutches of an enemy camp of Huron. Joined by his trusted huntsman Deerslayer, the two confront racist pioneers and brutal British soldiers in their quest. Deerslayer catches the desire of Judith and thus the jealousy of her suitor, Harry. The action of the story functions like a seesaw, characters continuously traveling back and forth between a house on the lake and the Huron camp until the violent climax.
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Gojko Mitić
Chingachgook
Rolf Römer
Deerslayer
Helmut Schreiber
Tom Hutter
Jürgen Frohriep
Harry Hurry
Lilo Grahn
Judith Hutter
Andrea Drahota
Wahtawa
Johannes Knittel
Gespaltene Eiche
Adolf Peter Hoffmann
Delaware Chief
Heinz Klevenow Jr.
Pfeilspitze - Hurone
Milan Jablonský
Quick Elk
Horst Preusker
Rudolf Ulrich
Karl Zugowski
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 10, 1996
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Richard Groschopp
- Screenplay & Story
- Richard Groschopp, Wolfgang Ebeling
- Original Score
- Wilhelm Neef
- Original Title
- Chingachgook, die grosse Schlange
- Country of Origin
- East Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Production Studios
- DEFA-Studio für Spielfilme
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Richard Groschopp
Richard Groschopp, Wolfgang Ebeling, James Fenimore Cooper
Wilhelm Neef
Otto Hanisch
Helga Krause
Robert Kreis
Department Leadership Roster
Richard Groschopp
Screenplay
Richard Groschopp
Director
Wolfgang Ebeling
Screenplay
Helga Krause
Editor
Robert Kreis
Producer
Wilhelm Neef
Original Music Composer
Otto Hanisch
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Chingachgook: The Great Snake
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What is Chingachgook: The Great Snake about?
Chingachgook, a Mohawk-born Delaware warrior, strives to rescue his wife Wahtawah from the clutches of an enemy camp of Huron. Joined by his trusted huntsman Deerslayer, the two confront racist pioneers and brutal British soldiers in their quest. Deerslayer catches the desire of Judith and thus the jealousy of her suitor, Harry. The action of the story functions like a seesaw, characters continuously traveling back and forth between a house on the lake and the Huron camp until the violent climax.
Who directed Chingachgook: The Great Snake?
Chingachgook: The Great Snake was directed by Richard Groschopp.
Who stars in Chingachgook: The Great Snake?
The principal cast of Chingachgook: The Great Snake includes Gojko Mitić, Rolf Römer, Helmut Schreiber, Jürgen Frohriep, Lilo Grahn.
When was Chingachgook: The Great Snake released and how long is it?
Chingachgook: The Great Snake was released in 1967 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.
Who composed the musical score for Chingachgook: The Great Snake?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Chingachgook: The Great Snake was composed by Wilhelm Neef.
Is Chingachgook: The Great Snake based on a book or true story?
Chingachgook: The Great Snake is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "James Fenimore Cooper".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Chingachgook: The Great Snake?
Chingachgook: The Great Snake holds official age classifications: DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.).