The Young Chief Winnetou: German re-adaptation of the story about the young Indian Chief Winnetou.
German re-adaptation of the story about the young Indian chief Winnetou.
As the twelve-year-old son of a chief, Winnetou (Mika Ullritz) already considers himself a great warrior. His father Intschu-tschuna (Mehmet Kurtulus) has a different opinion. His son should learn to control his temper and take responsibility. But when the Apaches’ hunt fails to produce any buffalo, hard times are ahead. But one night he captures the orphan boy Tom Silver (Milo Haaf) because he approaches the horses. A fateful encounter, because Tom claims to be able to lead Winnetou to the missing buffaloes. The two set off on a journey that Winnetou hopes will finally gain his father’s respect.
The unlikely duo from completely different worlds soon discover that the criminal Todd Crow (Anatole Taubman) is involved in the disappearance of the buffalo. On their adventure in the desert, the two are supported by Winnetou’s sister Nscho-Tschi (Lola Linnéa Padotzke). Nothing less than the rescue of the Apache people is at stake.
“The Young Chief Winnetou” – Cast, background, cinema release
In eleven film adaptations Pierre Brice shone as Winnetou, Chief of the Apaches during the 1960s. The Karl May character has always enjoyed high cult status, and numerous other adaptations for film and television have kept the myth alive.
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2022, director Mike Marzuk (“Five Friends”) adds another chapter. This time, the focus is on the youthful years of the Apache, and young viewers in particular will enjoy the new adaptation. The planned cinema release had to be postponed. Young and old cinema-goers should keep 11 August 2022 in mind, when “The Young Chief Winnetou” can be marvelled at in the cinemas.
The leading roles are played by the young actors Mika Ullritz (“Fack Ju Göhte 3”) as Winnetou, Milo Haaf and Lola Linnéa Padotzke. Stars such as Mehmet Kurtulus (“Big Game”), Tim Oliver-Schultz (“Red Ribbon Club”) and Anatole Taubman (“Dark”) take on further roles.
