Trail of the Falcon (1968): cast, story & where to watch
1968 · Film · ★ 4.3
Released in 1968, Trail of the Falcon is a drama, adventure and western film directed by Gottfried Kolditz, running about 113 minutes.
What it’s about. In the latter half of the 19th century, gold is discovered in the Black Hills, sacred land of the Lakota people. Gold diggers, profiteers and adventurers flock to the region. Among them is the hard-hearted land speculator Bludgeon, who tries to expel the Lakota using brutal methods. Lakota warriors retaliate, and soon the gold diggers' town becomes a battlefield.
Who’s in it. Trail of the Falcon stars Gojko Mitić as Weitspähender Falke, Barbara Brylska as Catherine Emmerson, Holger Mahlich as Pat Patterson and Hannjo Hasse as Bludgeon, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.3/10, Trail of the Falcon has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Trail of the Falcon page.
If you liked it. Fans of Trail of the Falcon tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Trail of the Falcon (1968)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Trail of the Falcon change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Trail of the Falcon worth watching?
- Trail of the Falcon holds an audience score of 4.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, adventure and western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Trail of the Falcon?
- Trail of the Falcon stars Gojko Mitić, Barbara Brylska, Holger Mahlich, Hannjo Hasse and Lali Meskhi.
- When was Trail of the Falcon released?
- Trail of the Falcon was released in 1968, with a runtime of about 113 minutes.