Osceola (1971): cast, story & where to watch
1971 · Film · ★ 5.2
Released in 1971, Osceola is a drama, adventure and western film directed by Konrad Petzold, running about 109 minutes.
What it’s about. Florida, 1830 - Of all eastern Native American tribes, only the Seminoles have resisted being moved to reservations. Having retreated to Florida, they live a simple horticultural life. But white plantation owners, angry at the increasing numbers of black slaves fleeing to Seminole protection, want to take their land. Plantation owner Raynes, in particular, has convinced the military to wipe out the Seminoles. His rival Moore, a sawmill owner from the North who has a Seminole wife, is against slavery and considers it unprofitable. Chief Osceola sees the coming danger; he tries to avoid provoking the whites, but cannot prevent the war that breaks out in 1835.
Who’s in it. Osceola stars Gojko Mitić as Osceola, Horst Schulze as William Raynes, Iurie Darie as Richard Moore and Karin Ugowski as Gladis Raynes, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.2/10, Osceola has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Osceola page.
If you liked it. Fans of Osceola tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Osceola (1971)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Osceola change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Osceola worth watching?
- Osceola holds an audience score of 5.2 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 Osceola?
- Osceola stars Gojko Mitić, Horst Schulze, Iurie Darie, Karin Ugowski and Kati Bus.
- When was Osceola released?
- Osceola was released in 1971, with a runtime of about 109 minutes.