Thunder at the Border – Firehand and his Apache friend Winnetou are determined to get justice for the murder of four young braves. They set off to track down the gang responsible for the horrendous act.
Thunder at the Border (1966)
Director: Alfred Vohrer
Writers: Karl May, David De Reszke, C.B. Taylor
Stars: Pierre Brice, Rod Cameron, Marie Versini
Genre: Western, Adventure, Drama
Country: West Germany, Yugoslavia
Language: English
Release Date: November 1967 (United States)
Also Known As: Winnetou und sein Freund Old Firehand
Filming Locations: CCC-Atelier, Spandau, Berlin, Germany
Story:
The Silers’ gang is chasing Apache Chief Winnetou and his sister Nscho-chi, after having killed several Apaches to steal their horses. Winnetou and his sister run into a group of trappers led by Old Firehand. The trappers help Winnetou and his sister Nscho-chi evade the Silers’ gang. Together, they head for the border town of Miramonte. In Miramonte, the Mexican Sergeant Mendozza and his men have captured and imprisoned Billy-Bob Silers, the young brother of the Silers’ gang leader. The locals fear an attack by Silers’ gang that wants to free Billy-Bob. But Sergeant Mendozza refuses to release the bandit’s brother. Also in town are Old Firehand’s former girlfriend Michèle Mercier and her son Jace Mercier. When they meet in town, they’re surprised but happy to meet again. Old Firehand wants Michèle back in his life but she’s reluctant to be involved with a trapper whose life-style is more wild than settled. When Michèle accidentally reveals that her son is also Old Firehand’s son, they all rejoice at the news. But the happy moments soon are overshadowed by grimmer news of the impending attack by Silers’ gang against the town. Winnetou and Old Firehand offer their assistance to Sergeant Mendozza in organizing the town’s defenses.
Review:
Winnetou und sein Freund Old Firehand
The brutal Silver gang is on Winnetou’s watch list. Four Apaches have recently been killed. Ntscho-Tschi, heavily hurt, barely escaped the murderers. Legendary Old Firehand asks his friend Winnetou for help: Siler’s brother is locked up in the prison of Miramonte. If he should not be free soon, Siler threatens to transform the small border town into a sea of flames. Winnetou does not hesitate for a moment to help defend Miramonte with his silver rifle…
The Winnetou westerns are great fun, vibrant, lively and imaginative and action-packed, and this 1966 entry starring Rod Cameron as Old Firehand (old Shatterhand was Lex Barker) and Pierre Brice as Winnetou ticks most of the above, though the earlier Winnetou westerns are stronger, as this one could be a bit talky at times, however it’s still quite watchable and has a good cast of characters ( especially the old Englishman as played by Victor De Kova. He lends some good comic relief and he’s quite funny and weird.) There’s a nice balance between humour and seriousness. The main villain is one cruel dude. The action is lively and well-staged. Written by coltras35 on imdb.com
Also Known As (AKA):
(original title) Winnetou und sein Freund Old Firehand
Argentina Frontera de tormentas
Brazil Trovões na Fronteira
Bulgaria Винету и Олд Файърхенд(Bulgarian)
Canada Thunder at the Border(English, Alternative Title)
Canada Winnetou and Old Firehand(English)
Denmark Gringo – hævneren
Estonia Winnetou ja Old Shatterhand
Europe Winnetou and Old Firehand(English)
Finland Ukkosta rajalla
France Massacre à la frontière(Alternative Title)
France Tonnerre sur la frontière
Germany Winnetou und sein Freund Old Firehand
Greece Ο κεραυνός με το χρυσό πιστόλι
Hungary Winnetou és barátja, Old Firehand
Ireland Thunder at the Border(English)
Italy Tempesta alla frontiera
Poland Winnetou i Old Firehand
Portugal Tempestade na Fronteira
Spain Hombres desesperados
Spain Tormenta en la frontera(TV Title)
Sweden Död åt gringos
Turkey Hudutlarda fırtına(Turkish)
United Kingdom Thunder at the Border(Alternative Title)
United Kingdom Winnetou and Old Firehand
United States Thunder at the Border(Alternative Title)
United States Winnetou: Thunder at the Border(Alternative Title)
World-wide Old Firehand(English)
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