Thunder at the Border
Winnetou und sein Freund Old Firehand
“A Thunder-Clap of Screen Excitement!”
Synopsis
Firehand and his Apache friend Winnetou are determined to get justice for the murder of four young braves. They set off to track down the gang responsible for the horrendous act.
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Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Karl May: "Winnetou und sein Freund Old Firehand" - Trailer (1966)
Type: Trailer • Published 2009-11-19
Top Cast
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Rod Cameron
Old Firehand
Pierre Brice
Winnetou
Marie Versini
Nscho-tschi
Todd Armstrong
Tom
Harald Leipnitz
Sillers
Viktor de Kowa
Robert Ravenhurst
Rik Battaglia
Captain Mendoza
Jörg Marquardt
Jace Mercier
Nadia Gray
Michele Mercier
Walter Wilz
Billy Bob Silers
Vladimir Medar
Caleb
Miha Baloh
Capt. Luis Sanchez Quilvera
Aleksandar Gavrić
Derks
Dušan Antonijević
Leon Mercier
Ilija Ivezić
Moses
Boris Dvornik
Pater
Šime Jagarinac
Desperado (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 1, 1967
Wide Cinema Exhibition
March 17, 2007
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alfred Vohrer
- Screenplay & Story
- David DeReszke, Harald G. Petersson, C.B. Taylor
- Original Score
- Peter Thomas
- Original Title
- Winnetou und sein Freund Old Firehand
- Country of Origin
- Germany, Yugoslavia
- Spoken Languages
- English, German
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Production Studios
- Jadran Film, Rialto Film, Bavaria Film, Columbia Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alfred Vohrer
David DeReszke, Harald G. Petersson, C.B. Taylor, Karl May
Peter Thomas
Karl Löb
Jutta Hering
Horst Wendlandt, Stipe Gurdulić, Erwin Gitt
Department Leadership Roster
Horst Wendlandt
Producer
David DeReszke
Screenplay
Stipe Gurdulić
Producer
Alfred Vohrer
Director
Jutta Hering
Editor
Harald G. Petersson
Screenplay
C.B. Taylor
Screenplay
Erwin Gitt
Producer
Karl Löb
Director of Photography
Peter Thomas
Original Music Composer
Irms Pauli
Costume Design
Vladimir Tadej
Production Design
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
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Thunder at the Border
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Thunder at the Border about?
Firehand and his Apache friend Winnetou are determined to get justice for the murder of four young braves. They set off to track down the gang responsible for the horrendous act.
Who directed Thunder at the Border?
Thunder at the Border was directed by Alfred Vohrer.
Who stars in Thunder at the Border?
The principal cast of Thunder at the Border includes Rod Cameron, Pierre Brice, Marie Versini, Todd Armstrong, Harald Leipnitz.
When was Thunder at the Border released and how long is it?
Thunder at the Border was released in 1966 with a total runtime of 1h 38m.
Who composed the musical score for Thunder at the Border?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Thunder at the Border was composed by Peter Thomas.
Is Thunder at the Border based on a book or true story?
Thunder at the Border is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Karl May".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Thunder at the Border?
Thunder at the Border holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).