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The Treasure of the Silver Lake

Original title: Der Schatz im Silbersee
  • 19621962
  • 1h 22m
IMDb RATING
6.8/10
3.2K
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The Treasure of the Silver Lake (1962)
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  • Adventure
  • Western
In their first cinematic adventure, Apache chief Winnetou and mountain man Old Shatterhand pursue a gang of murderous outlaws who will stop at nothing to find the legendary treasure of Silve... Read allIn their first cinematic adventure, Apache chief Winnetou and mountain man Old Shatterhand pursue a gang of murderous outlaws who will stop at nothing to find the legendary treasure of Silver Lake.In their first cinematic adventure, Apache chief Winnetou and mountain man Old Shatterhand pursue a gang of murderous outlaws who will stop at nothing to find the legendary treasure of Silver Lake.
IMDb RATING
6.8/10
3.2K
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  • Director
    • Harald Reinl
  • Writers
    • Karl May(novel)
    • Harald G. Petersson(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Pierre Brice
    • Lex Barker
    • Herbert Lom
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  • Director
    • Harald Reinl
  • Writers
    • Karl May(novel)
    • Harald G. Petersson(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Pierre Brice
    • Lex Barker
    • Herbert Lom
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 15User reviews
    • 12Critic reviews
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    • Awards
      • 1 nomination

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    Trailer 3:44
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    Lex Barker, Eddi Arent, and Ralf Wolter in The Treasure of the Silver Lake (1962)
    Karin Dor and Götz George in The Treasure of the Silver Lake (1962)
    Karin Dor and Götz George in The Treasure of the Silver Lake (1962)
    Karin Dor and Marianne Hoppe in The Treasure of the Silver Lake (1962)
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    Pierre Brice
    Pierre Brice
    • Winnetouas Winnetou
    Lex Barker
    Lex Barker
    • Old Shatterhandas Old Shatterhand
    Herbert Lom
    Herbert Lom
    • Colonel Brinkleyas Colonel Brinkley
    Götz George
    Götz George
    • Fred Engelas Fred Engel
    Karin Dor
    Karin Dor
    • Ellen Pattersonas Ellen Patterson
    Marianne Hoppe
    Marianne Hoppe
    • Mrs. Butleras Mrs. Butler
    Eddi Arent
    Eddi Arent
    • Lord Castlepoolas Lord Castlepool
    Ralf Wolter
    • Sam Hawkensas Sam Hawkens
    Sima Janicijevic
    • Pattersonas Patterson
    • (as Jan Sid)
    Ilija Ivezic
    • Hiltonas Hilton
    Mirko Boman
    • Gunstick Uncleas Gunstick Uncle
    Branko Spoljar
    • Doc Jefferson Hartleyas Doc Jefferson Hartley
    Milivoj Stojanovic
    • Knoxas Knox
    Slobodan Dimitrijevic
    • Rollender Donneras Rollender Donner
    Jozo Kovacevic
    Jozo Kovacevic
    • Grosser Wolfas Grosser Wolf
    Velimir Chytil
    • Woodwardas Woodward
    • (as Velimir Hitil)
    Hans-Walter Clasen
    • Hiltonas Hilton
    • (voice)
    • (uncredited)
    Josef Dahmen
    Josef Dahmen
    • Hartleyas Hartley
    • (voice)
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Harald Reinl
    • Writers
      • Karl May(novel)
      • Harald G. Petersson(screenplay)
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    • Trivia
      This was the very first movie to receive the "Golden Screen" (Goldene Leinwand) for having over 3 million visitors within 12 months. It was awarded on 22 January 1964 at the Mathäser-Filmpalast, Munich. The movie also received the Bambi-award 1963 as best box-office-production, handed over on 19 April 1964 at the Schwarzwaldhalle, Karlsruhe. The movie also received a sum of 200.000 DM from the Federal Ministry of the Interior in 1963 as movie-prize. The main title by composer Martin Böttcher, the "Old Shatterhand-Melodie" was the most successful track in German hit-parades in the 1960ies, stayed there for several month and was sold with over 100.00 copies. For that time that was very unusual, especially for a film music-track without any singers. The music was played by members of the symphony-orchestra of the NDR (Norddeutscher Rundfunk = North German Radio). The theme later also was recorded as vocal track by several singers, including a version by the movie's actor Pierre Brice (Winnetou). The set-location was in Yugoslavia (that doesn't have any Alps, as some foreign critics seem to believe). "Der Schatz im Silbersee" was the first screening of a novel by Karl May set in the American West. Earlier movies after his novels were all set in the Near East.
    • Goofs
      The mentioned butterfly Papilio polymnestor parinda is from Sri Lanka and not from North America.
    • Alternate versions
      When the film was submitted to the FSK, they offered the distributor the choice of either a "Not under 12" rating for the uncut version or a "Not under 6" rating if some fight scenes were removed. Distributor Constantin decided to release the uncut version. However, for the re-release in 1964, some scenes were removed and the film was released with a "Not under 6" rating. Unfortunately, these cuts were done to the original negative and the removed parts were destroyed.
    • Connections
      Featured in Auf den Spuren Winnetous (2004)

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    10/10
    A terrific western
    As a fan of western movies, I was astonished by this one. There was at least 300 or more extras in this film. There were bad guys, good guys, a whole lot of Indians, a secret tunnel, a cave with treasure, a beautiful girl, etc. The scenery was terrific. Apparently it was shot in southern or eastern Europe. All in all, a terrific film. I gave it a 10.
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    • grafxman
    • Apr 8, 2003

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    • Release date
      • November 1, 1965 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • West Germany
      • France
      • Yugoslavia
    • Language
      • German
    • Also known as
      • Treasure of Silver Lake
    • Filming locations
      • Plitvice Lakes National Park, Croatia
    • Production companies
      • Rialto Film Preben-Philipsen
      • Jadran Film
      • Rialto Film
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    • Budget
      • DEM 2,900,000 (estimated)
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 22 minutes
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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