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Fred Engel's father is murdered by Colonel Brinkley in order to acquire a treasure map, however the Colonel only acquires half of it, the other half as held by Mrs. Butler. Discovering the scene of the crime, Old Shatterhand and Winnetou help Fred bring his father's murderer to justice and locate the treasure of Silver Lake.
Young adventurer Old Surehand travels to the Wild West to find a legendary treasure. He must contend with the ruthless bandit "Long" Harry, who also seeks the riches and has captured the daughter of a wealthy rancher. Old Surehand teams up with Winnetou and his Apache tribe to thwart Harry's plans and uncover the truth behind the treasure.
The film was a significant box office success in Germany and Eastern Europe, capitalizing on the popularity of Karl May's Western novels. While not critically lauded by Western standards, it was praised for its action sequences and faithful adaptation of the source material, becoming a beloved entry in the German Western genre.
Praised for its adventurous spirit and faithfulness to Karl May's novels.
Features exciting action sequences and a classic Western storyline.
A staple of German cinema's Western era, popular with audiences.
Google audience: Audience reception in regions where the film was popular highlights its engaging plot and iconic characters, contributing to its enduring legacy.
This film is part of a popular series of German Westerns based on the novels of Karl May, featuring the iconic characters Winnetou and Old Shatterhand.
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