The Pathfinder (1952): Cast & Plot
The Pathfinder is a 1952 western directed by Sidney Salkow, starring George Montgomery as Pathfinder, Lyle Talbot and John Hart. It runs 1 hour 18 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 18m (78 min)
- Director
- Sidney Salkow
- Genre
- Western
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Columbia Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Pathfinder About?
The premise of The Pathfinder without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Pathfinder, a white man raised among the Mohican, becomes the legendary Indian warrior whose love drives his quest. He allies with the British to strike back against the Mingo raiders and the French, who have brought death and pillage to his people. He undertakes a daring raid on the French fort at St. Vicente to recover secret plans.
The Pathfinder Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- frontier
- military officer
- soldier
- fort
- flintlock gun
- french
- english
- native american chief
- native american princess
- st. vicente canada
- character name as title
- one word title
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- pathfinder character
- opening action scene
- violence
- shootout
- gunfight
- knife fight
- knife
- knife throwing
- tomahawk fight
- flintlock rifle
- flintlock pistol
- duel
- showdown
- final showdown
- final battle
- cannon
- hand to hand combat
- combat
- love interest
- kiss
- spy mission
- behind enemy lines
- musket
- indian attack
- indian war
- bayonet
- sword
- brunette
- horse
- massacre
- bare chested male
- male female relationship
- male male relationship
- taming of the shrew
- female jealousy
- romantic rivalry
- romantic relationship
- double identity
The Pathfinder Cast & Characters
George Montgomery leads the cast as Pathfinder, with Lyle Talbot as British Ship Captain and John Hart as British Sergeant. Directed by Sidney Salkow; 16 actors are credited in all.
- Director Sidney Salkow
- George Montgomery as Pathfinder
- Lyle Talbot as British Ship Captain
- John Hart as British Sergeant
- Jay Silverheels as Chingachgook
Also Starring in The Pathfinder
· 12 more- Edward Coch Uncas (as Ed Coch Jr.)
- Walter Kingsford Col. Duncannon
- Helena Carter Welcome Alison
- Chief Yowlachie Eagle Feather
- Michael Fox Narrator (voice)
- Elena Verdugo Lokawa
- Bruce Lester Capt. Clint Bradford
- Rodd Redwing Chief Arrowhead
- Stephen Bekassy Col. Brasseau
- Adele St. Mauer Chaperon
- Rus Conklin Togamak (as Russ Conklin)
- Vi Ingraham Ka-letan
More from Sidney Salkow
More films directed by Sidney Salkow: The Great Sioux Massacre, Blood on the Arrow, The Quick Gun and Twice-Told Tales.
The Pathfinder Plot Summary
What happens in The Pathfinder from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
At the start of the French and Indian War in 1754, the Mingo aligned with the French massacre the Mohican tribe that stood with the British. Pathfinder, [George Montgomery], and Chingachgook [Jay Silverheels] discover the lone survivor, Uncas [Edward Coch]. Angered that the British failed to protect their Mohican allies, Pathfinder gains entry to the British fort and confronts Colonel Duncannon [Walter Kingsford].
Full summary
The whole story of The Pathfinder, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know The Pathfinder?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Who portrays the lead character Pathfinder in the film?
The Pathfinder Also Known As
5 alternative titles, including “Le Trappeur des Grands Lacs” and “Sein Freund, der Lederstrumpf”.
- Also known as
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- Le Trappeur des Grands Lacs
- Sein Freund, der Lederstrumpf
- La spia delle giubbe rosse
- Следопыт
- L’explorador
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The Pathfinder FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Pathfinder, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Pathfinder?
The Pathfinder runs 1 hour 18 minutes (78 minutes).
When was The Pathfinder released?
The Pathfinder was released on December 9, 1952.
Who directed The Pathfinder?
The Pathfinder was directed by Sidney Salkow.
More films by Sidney Salkow Who is in the cast of The Pathfinder?
The Pathfinder stars George Montgomery as Pathfinder, Lyle Talbot as British Ship Captain and John Hart as British Sergeant, among 16 credited actors.
Does The Pathfinder have a post-credit scene?
No. The Pathfinder has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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