Montana Trap(1976)
Potato Fritz and his friends have moved from Germany to the American Wild West, settling eventually in the Rockies. They are besieged by what appear to them to be hostile Native Americans. Before too long, it becomes clear that the hostiles are in fact a gang of gold thieves. This movie is notable among German-made Westerns for its use of authentic period costumes and firearms.
Movie: Montana Trap
Top 10 Billed Cast
Potato Fritz
Bill Ardisson
Lieutenant Slade
Martin Ross
James Wesley
Martha Comstock
Minenarbeiter
Sleeve
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Potato Fritz and his friends have moved from Germany to the American Wild West, settling eventually in the Rockies. They are besieged by what appear to them to be hostile Native Americans. Before too long, it becomes clear that the hostiles are in fact a gang of gold thieves. This movie is notable among German-made Westerns for its use of authentic period costumes and firearms.
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1976-05-05
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