The Scout (1983)
A landmark East German-Mongolian Western following a Nez Percé warrior's dangerous mission to reclaim his people's stolen horses from the U.S. cavalry.
The Scout - Movie Information
- Original Title: Der Scout
- Release Year: 1983
- Directed by: Buntar Jamiyan, Konrad Petzold
- Type: Movie
- Genres: Adventure, Western
- Runtime: 1h 35m
- Original Language: German
- Spoken Languages: German, Mongolian
- Release Date (Theatrical): May 27, 1983 (XG), October 25, 1983 (Italy)
- Alternative Titles: Газарчин (MN), Вождь «Белое Перо» (SU)
- Production Companies: DEFA-Studio für Spielfilme, Mongolkino, Künstlerische Arbeitsgruppe "Johannisthal"
- Production Countries: East Germany, Mongolia
The Scout - Plot
1877, the tribe of the Nez Percés Indians are driven into the reservation by a white cavalry force. So that they can not escape, their horses are requisitioned. Sub-chief 'White Feather' has no choice but to make a scout with the cavalry and retrieve the stolen horses through his life.
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The Scout - Cast & Crew
Director(s)
- Buntar Jamiyan
- Konrad Petzold
Main Cast
- Gojko Mitić
- Klaus Manchen
- Milan Beli
- Giso Weißbach
- Jürgen Heinrich
- Uwe Jellinek
- Hartmut Beer
- Erdmute Schmidt-Christian
- Roland Seidler
- Manfred Zetzsche
Writers
- Konrad Petzold
- Gottfried Kolditz
The Scout - FAQs
Is The Scout based on a true story?
Yes, The Scout draws on real historical events. It is set in 1877 and depicts the forced relocation of the Nez Percé people onto a reservation by the U.S. cavalry, a documented chapter of American history. The character of White Feather is fictional but rooted in the documented struggles of the Nez Percé nation.
Where can I watch The Scout online?
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Who plays White Feather in The Scout?
Gojko Mitić plays White Feather, the Nez Percé sub-chief and central protagonist of The Scout. Mitić was the iconic star of DEFA's celebrated Indian film series, and his portrayal of noble Native American heroes made him one of East Germany's most beloved screen actors.
Who directed The Scout 1983?
The Scout was co-directed by Konrad Petzold and Buntar Jamiyan. Petzold was a veteran of DEFA's Western genre, having helmed several of the studio's popular Indian films. Buntar Jamiyan represented the Mongolian co-production partner Mongolkino, making this a unique East German-Mongolian collaboration.
What is The Scout 1983 about?
Set in 1877, The Scout follows White Feather, a Nez Percé sub-chief whose tribe is forced onto a reservation by the U.S. cavalry and stripped of their horses. Compelled to serve as a scout for the very soldiers oppressing his people, he risks his life to recover the stolen horses and restore his tribe's freedom.
What genre is The Scout 1983?
The Scout is an Adventure Western. It belongs to DEFA's distinctive tradition of East German Indian films, a genre that sympathetically portrayed Native American protagonists resisting colonial oppression — a sharp ideological contrast to many Hollywood Westerns of the same era.
How long is The Scout 1983?
The Scout has a runtime of 95 minutes, or 1 hour and 35 minutes. It was released on May 27, 1983, in East Germany, followed by an Italian release on October 25, 1983.
What language is The Scout filmed in?
The Scout was filmed primarily in German, with Mongolian also spoken in the film. It was a joint production between East Germany's DEFA studio and Mongolia's Mongolkino, making it one of the few DEFA Westerns shot with an international co-production partner outside the Eastern Bloc's European nations.
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