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Trail of the Falcon

1968 · 113 min Drama Western Adventure
4.2 / 10 · TMDB

In the latter half of the 19th century, gold is discovered in the Black Hills, sacred land of the Lakota people. Gold diggers, profiteers and adventurers flock to the region. Among them is the hard-hearted land speculator Bludgeon, who tries to expel the Lakota using brutal methods. Lakota warriors retaliate, and soon the gold diggers' town becomes a battlefield.

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Original Title Spur des Falken
Year 1968
Country East Germany, Soviet Union
Genre Drama, Western, Adventure
Director Gottfried Kolditz
Runtime 113 min.
Rating TMDB: 4.2/10 (15 votes)

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The film doesn't rush. It trusts the viewer — gives time to inhabit the characters, understand what's really happening. Direction here serves the actors rather than overwhelming them.

This film doesn't entertain — it speaks. If you're ready for that, it'll leave a mark. If not — it'll seem slow.

A good choice for those who value subtle direction and honest performance.

Director: Gottfried Kolditz

— MovieFinder Editorial

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