Karl May Movies: Winnetou Trilogy
The three core Winnetou films form a complete dramatic arc that makes this a fine Western trilogy. Beginning with the first meeting between Old Shatterhand and Winnetou during railroad construction conflicts, the trilogy traces their growing friendship and blood brotherhood.
This watch order focuses purely on the central narrative, starting with their initial encounter and the ritual that makes them blood brothers, continuing through their established partnership, and concluding with the trilogy's emotionally powerful ending.
There is 1 other watch order available – see the link up above.
Apache Gold
When a railroad construction project threatens to pass through sacred Apache land, a measurement technician discovers a criminal plot involving a gold mine and must work with the Apache tribe to prevent war.
Last of the Renegades
A ruthless oil baron attempts to incite war between Native American tribes and white settlers, but the legendary frontiersman Old Shatterhand and his Apache friend Winnetou work to prevent the conflict.
The Desperado Trail
Winnetou and Old Shatterhand work to maintain peace between settlers and Indians while facing off against Rollins' gang, who scheme to incite war for their own land-grabbing purposes.
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