The Deerslayer (1957): cast, story & where to watch
1957 · Film · ★ 5.2
Released in 1957, The Deerslayer is an adventure, war and western film directed by Kurt Neumann, running about 78 minutes. “James Fenimore Cooper's Great Adventure Classic !” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. After The Deerslayer, a white man reared by the Mohicans, and his blood brother Chingachgook, a Mohican chief, save trader Harry Marsh from the hostile Huron Indians, they learn that the Hurons will attack Old Tom Hutter and his two daughters, Hetty and Judith, who live on a floating raft fort on the river.
Who’s in it. The Deerslayer stars Lex Barker as Deerslayer, Rita Moreno as Hetty Hutter, Forrest Tucker as Harry March and Cathy O'Donnell as Judith Hutter, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.2/10, The Deerslayer has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Deerslayer page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Deerslayer tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception, Interstellar and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Deerslayer (1957)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Deerslayer change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Deerslayer worth watching?
- The Deerslayer holds an audience score of 5.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy adventure, war and western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Deerslayer?
- The Deerslayer stars Lex Barker, Rita Moreno, Forrest Tucker, Cathy O'Donnell and Jay C. Flippen.
- When was The Deerslayer released?
- The Deerslayer was released in 1957, with a runtime of about 78 minutes.