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Original title: Blutsbrüder
1975 Movie Adventure, Drama, Western 92 min Ages 12+
By: Werner W. Wallroth With: Dean Reed, Gisela Freudenberg, Gojko Mitic

An Indian village is attacked by the American army. The Indians are cruelly killed. One of the soldiers called Harmonika is disgusted by the murders of the innocent women and children. He decides to leave the army. He goes to live with the Indians and falls in love with an Indian woman. He becomes a friend with Harter Felsen, one of the bravest Indians. He understands that they are not beasts and he respects them.

Filmium rating
56%

Mood

Dark
Intense
Reflective
Serious
Thoughtful

Cast & Crew

Werner W. Wallroth
Dean Reed
Wolfgang Ebeling
Gojko Mitic
Gisela Freudenberg
Gisela Joyful Mountain

Budget

East German Production
State-Funded

Cinematic Technique

Art Direction
Art-Directed Sets
Close-Ups
Location Shooting
Period-Accurate Costumes
Wide Shots

Narrative Structure

Desertion Story
Historical Drama

Pace

Moderate
Steady
Tension-Building

Style

Cinematic
Dramatic
Linear
Period-Piece
Traditional
Western

Time-Period

1860S
American Civil War Era

Central Conflict

Cultural Clash
Indian Massacre
Soldier Desertion

Characters

Cheyenne Warrior
Deserter
Soldier

Ending

Ambiguous
Conflict Resolution
Cultural Reconciliation

Historical Context

American Civil War
Native American Conflicts

Key Plot Points

Desertion Of Harmonika
Indian Captivity
Massacre At Sand Creek

Plot

Cheyenne Massacre
Conflict
Desertion
Friendship
Historical
Indian-American Conflict

Setting

American Frontier
Cheyenne Village
Sand Creek

Shooting Location

East Germany
Historical American West

Theme

Conflict
Cultural Conflict
Cultural Identity
Desertion
Friendship
Native American Rights

Genre

Drama
Historical
Historical Drama
Western

Audiences

Adult
Adults
Film Buffs
Historical Enthusiasts
History Enthusiasts
Western Fans

Titles

Blood Brothers
Blutsbrüder
Frères De Sang

Reception

Cultural Significance
Defa Production

Production Countries

East Germany

Release Year

1975
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