The Last of the Mohicans
“The story of a prince without a kingdom”
Synopsis
As Alice and Cora Munro attempt to find their father, a British officer in the French and Indian War, they are set upon by French soldiers and their cohorts, Huron tribesmen led by the evil Magua. Fighting to rescue the women are Chingachgook and his son Uncas, the last of the Mohican tribe, and their white ally, the frontiersman Natty Bumppo, known as Hawkeye.
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Wallace Beery
Magua
Barbara Bedford
Cora Munro
Alan Roscoe
Uncas
Lillian Hall
Alice Munro
Henry Woodward
Maj. Heyward
James Gordon
Col. Munro
George Hackathorne
Capt. Randolph
Nelson McDowell
David Gamut - a Preacher
Harry Lorraine
Hawkeye - Scout
Theodore Lorch
Chingachgook
Sydney Deane
Gen. Webb
Jack McDonald
Tamenund
Boris Karloff
Indian (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 21, 1920
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Maurice Tourneur
- Screenplay & Story
- James Fenimore Cooper, Robert Dillon
- Original Title
- The Last of the Mohicans
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 13m
- Production Studios
- Maurice Tourneur Productions, Associated Producers
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Maurice Tourneur
James Fenimore Cooper, Robert Dillon
Charles Van Enger, Philip R. Du Bois
Maurice Tourneur
Department Leadership Roster
Maurice Tourneur
Director
Maurice Tourneur
Producer
Charles Van Enger
Director of Photography
Philip R. Du Bois
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.
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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?
As Alice and Cora Munro attempt to find their father, a British officer in the French and Indian War, they are set upon by French soldiers and their cohorts, Huron tribesmen led by the evil Magua. Fighting to rescue the women are Chingachgook and his son Uncas, the last of the Mohican tribe, and their white ally, the frontiersman Natty Bumppo, known as Hawkeye.
Who directed The Last of the Mohicans?
The Last of the Mohicans was directed by Maurice Tourneur.
Who stars in The Last of the Mohicans?
The principal cast of The Last of the Mohicans includes Wallace Beery, Barbara Bedford, Alan Roscoe, Lillian Hall, Henry Woodward.
When was The Last of the Mohicans released and how long is it?
The Last of the Mohicans was released in 1920 with a total runtime of 1h 13m.
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.).