Last of the Redmen (1947): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 1947, Last of the Redmen is a western film directed by George Sherman, running about 79 minutes. “TEMPTATION IN THE WILDERNESS!” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. A family-oriented adaption of James Fenimore Cooper's "The Last of the Mohicans." As the French-Indian War rages across the untamed territory of the Great Northwest, the embattled wilderness gives birth to a legend -- the proud legend of "The Last of the Red Men." August, 1757, General Montcalm and his Iroquois alalies are on the war path -- and General Munro fears for the lives of his children as they travel to join him at Fort William Henry. Although Munro dispatches a letter urging them to take refuge at Fort Edward until the road is safe, an Iroquois scout intercepts the warning. So Major Duncan Hayward is unaware of the danger as he escorts Alice Munro, her sister Cora, and her young brother Davy from the sanctuary of the fort. When their guide Magua, a vengeful Iroquois played by Buster Crabbe, betrays them, only one man can save the travelers from his savage trap.

Who’s in it. Last of the Redmen stars Jon Hall as Major Heywood, Michael O'Shea as Hawk-Eye / Natty Bumpo, Evelyn Ankers as Alice Munro and Julie Bishop as Cora Munro, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Last of the Redmen has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Last of the Redmen page.

If you liked it. Fans of Last of the Redmen 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.