Once Upon a Time in Indian Country (2017): Cast, Box Office & Plot
Once Upon a Time in Indian Country is a 2017 drama directed by İlker Çatak, starring Leonard Scheicher as Mauser, Robert Alan Packard and Joel Basman. It runs 1 hour 37 minutes and earned $855,888 worldwide.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 37m (97 min)
- Director
- İlker Çatak
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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German - Studio
- Riva Film
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Once Upon a Time in Indian Country About?
The premise of Once Upon a Time in Indian Country without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A young boxer named Mauser is poised for a crucial competition when his father commits a violent act and goes on the run. Leaving behind his training, Mauser sets out on a journey through a gritty neighborhood outside Hamburg, encountering music, psychedelic experiences, and unexpected love. His quest takes him through a landscape of violence and culminates in a dramatic encounter amidst a powerful thunderstorm, while the significance of a Native American figure remains an intriguing element within the narrative.
Once Upon a Time in Indian Country Themes & Keywords
· 15 tags- offscreen killing
- father son relationship
- hamburg germany
- coming of age
- boxer
- bare chested male
- swimming pool
- pool party
- husband murders his wife
- husband wife relationship
- husband kills his wife
- female rear nudity
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- female frontal nudity
- female nudity
- female full frontal nudity
Once Upon a Time in Indian Country Cast & Characters
Leonard Scheicher leads the cast as Mauser, with Robert Alan Packard as Indian and Joel Basman as Kondor. Directed by İlker Çatak; 26 actors are credited in all.
- Director İlker Çatak
- Leonard Scheicher as Mauser
- Robert Alan Packard as Indian
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Clemens Schick as Zöllner
Also Starring in Once Upon a Time in Indian Country
· 22 more- Bjarne Mädel Cab Driver / Gas Station Attendant
- Emilia Schüle Jackie
- Michael Hanemann Zivil / Sombrero #2
- Leon Ullrich Uniform / Sombrero #1
- Katharina Behrens Laura
- Johanna Polley Edda
- Johannes Klaußner Ponyhof
- Soogi Kang Receptionist
- Leonie Wesselow Fairy
- Nicolas Buitrago El Chapo
- Anna-Lena Doll Assistant
- Mo Ahmadi El Perso
- Yaw Boah-Amponsem Cowboy #2
- Emilio Sanmarino Cowboy #1
- Stephan Katić Coach
- Fritz von Eichhorn Gnome
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- Oscar Steinweg Young Mauser
- Darian Neumann Endgegner
- Georg Lippert Angler
- Canan Suvatlar Mystical C
- Annika Schwade Rider
- Gernot Tobinski Referee
Once Upon a Time in Indian Country Plot Summary
What happens in Once Upon a Time in Indian Country from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 6-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Two college friends, Ranjeet and Gurtej, share a quiet ambition: finish their education, land steady jobs, and bring happiness to their families. The film follows their everyday struggles, the weight of poverty, and the stubborn hope that keeps them going even when doors keep closing. Their friendship is a steady anchor as they navigate family obligations, romantic yearnings, and a society that often seems indifferent to two young men trying to do right.
Full summary
The whole story of Once Upon a Time in Indian Country, scene by scene
Once Upon a Time in Indian Country Box Office
Once Upon a Time in Indian Country grossed $855,888 worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$855.9K
- International
- $855.9K
How Well Do You Know Once Upon a Time in Indian Country?
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Cars in Once Upon a Time in Indian Country
37 cars on screen, including the 1979 Mercedes-Benz 300 TD W123 and the 1969 Cadillac DeVille Convertible.
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1979 Mercedes-Benz 300 TD W123 Main role -
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1972 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu Important role -
Chevrolet Cruze Important role
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Once Upon a Time in Indian Country FAQ: Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, post-credit scenes and language of Once Upon a Time in Indian Country, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Once Upon a Time in Indian Country?
Once Upon a Time in Indian Country runs 1 hour 37 minutes (97 minutes).
When was Once Upon a Time in Indian Country released?
Once Upon a Time in Indian Country was released on October 7, 2017.
Who directed Once Upon a Time in Indian Country?
Once Upon a Time in Indian Country was directed by İlker Çatak.
More films by İlker Çatak Who is in the cast of Once Upon a Time in Indian Country?
Once Upon a Time in Indian Country stars Leonard Scheicher as Mauser, Robert Alan Packard as Indian and Joel Basman as Kondor, among 26 credited actors.
How much did Once Upon a Time in Indian Country make at the box office?
Once Upon a Time in Indian Country grossed $855,888 worldwide.
Does Once Upon a Time in Indian Country have a post-credit scene?
No. Once Upon a Time in Indian Country has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Once Upon a Time in Indian Country in?
The original language of Once Upon a Time in Indian Country is German.
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