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Apache Gold (1963): Cast, Plot & Where to Watch

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Apache Gold is a 1963 adventure western directed by Harald Reinl, starring Šime Jagarinac as Apache, Mario Adorf and Lex Barker. It runs 1 hour 41 minutes. Stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Fawesome, or rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

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Apache Gold (1963) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 41m (101 min)
Director
Harald Reinl
Genres
Adventure , Western
Original language
German
Studio
Jadran Film
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Apache Gold About?

The premise of Apache Gold without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

The Great Western Railroad’s advance into frontier lands sparks fierce tension with neighboring Indian tribes. Gang leader Santer covets a sacred gold mine and pushes the supervisor to reroute the line through Apache territory. Measurement technician Old Shatterhand discovers the scheme and strives to ally the Apaches to avert war.

Apache Gold Themes & Keywords

· 44 tags
  • apache territory
  • italo western
  • opening action scene
  • violence
  • battle
  • murder
  • ambush
  • rifle
  • pistol
  • shootout
  • gunfight
  • chase
+32 more
  • horse chase
  • indian war
  • wagon train
  • covered wagon
  • fistfight
  • son
  • digit in title
  • number 1 in title
  • punctuation in title
  • period in title
  • apache
  • railway
  • gold
  • mescalero apache
  • blood brothers
  • territory
  • arizona
  • arizona territory
  • apache indian
  • kiowa indian
  • village
  • u.s. army
  • roman salute
  • knife
  • local blockbuster
  • horse
  • cult film
  • outlaw
  • fellowship
  • native american
  • based on novel
  • number in title
Where to watch

Where to Watch Apache Gold

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Cast & crew

Apache Gold Cast & Characters

Šime Jagarinac leads the cast as Apache, with Mario Adorf as Frederic Santer and Lex Barker as Old Shatterhand. Directed by Harald Reinl; 27 actors are credited in all.

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Plot

Apache Gold Plot Summary

What happens in Apache Gold from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Santer [Mario Adorf] and his gang chase Apache Gold, trespass on Apache land, and intercept a courier named Black Eagle. The young warrior is killed as the outlaws press for information.

Meanwhile, Old Shatterhand [Lex Barker] is a young surveyor who discovers that the Great Western Railway is breaching contracts by taking a shortcut through Apache land. He is told that geological complications would leave the company with no other option, but this is framed as a pretext to save money, even at the cost of lives.

Full summary

The whole story of Apache Gold, scene by scene

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Who plays the character Old Shatterhand in the film?
Details

Apache Gold Also Known As

24 alternative titles, including “Winnetou 1: Apache Gold” and “Winnetou”.

Also known as
  • Winnetou 1: Apache Gold
  • Winnetou
  • A Lei dos Apaches
  • Золото Апачей
  • Winnetou I
  • Виннету. 1 серия
  • Winnetou apachernas hövding
  • Винету 1
  • La valle dei lunghi coltelli
  • Winnetou - 1. Teil
  • Furia Apache
  • 阿帕奇黄金
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  • Vinnetou
  • Winnetou 1.
  • Winetou 1 : La révolte des apaches
  • Winnetou - Apachernas hövding
  • Winnetou: Złoto Apaczów
  • Ο χρυσός των Απάτσι
  • Виннету - сын Инчу-Чуна. Хищники из Россвеля
  • Вождь Віннету: Золото апачів
  • Winnetou - præriens søn
  • Winnetou 1
  • Winnetou: Zlato Apača
  • Vinetu. Apačių Auksas

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FAQ

Apache Gold FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch, post-credit scenes and language of Apache Gold, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Apache Gold?

Apache Gold runs 1 hour 41 minutes (101 minutes).

When was Apache Gold released?

Apache Gold was released on December 11, 1963.

Who directed Apache Gold?

Apache Gold was directed by Harald Reinl.

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Who is in the cast of Apache Gold?

Apache Gold stars Šime Jagarinac as Apache, Mario Adorf as Frederic Santer and Lex Barker as Old Shatterhand, among 27 credited actors.

Where can I watch Apache Gold?

In the US, Apache Gold is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Fawesome and Tubi TV and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video (availability from JustWatch).

Does Apache Gold have a post-credit scene?

No. Apache Gold has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Apache Gold in?

The original language of Apache Gold is German.

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