Montana Trap (1976): cast, story & where to watch
1976 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1976, Montana Trap is a western film directed by Peter Schamoni, running about 94 minutes. “Als der Westen noch jung war” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Potato Fritz (Hardy Kruger) and his friends have moved from Germany to the American Wild West, settling eventually in the Rockies. They are besieged by what appear to them to be hostile Native Americans. Before too long, it becomes clear that the hostiles are in fact a gang of gold thieves. This movie is notable among German-made Westerns for its use of authentic period costumes and firearms.
Who’s in it. Montana Trap stars Hardy Krüger as Potato Fritz, Stephen Boyd as Bill Ardisson, Anton Diffring as Lieutenant Slade and Friedrich von Ledebur as Martin Ross, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Montana Trap has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Montana Trap page.
If you liked it. Fans of Montana Trap tend to enjoy The Good, the Bad and the Ugly, Django Unchained, Once Upon a Time in the West and For a Few Dollars More.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Montana Trap (1976)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Montana Trap change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Montana Trap worth watching?
- Montana Trap holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Montana Trap?
- Montana Trap stars Hardy Krüger, Stephen Boyd, Anton Diffring, Friedrich von Ledebur and Arthur Brauss.
- When was Montana Trap released?
- Montana Trap was released in 1976, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.