Chingachgook: The Great Snake (Chingachgook, die grosse schlange)DEFA's unique take on the western genre is based on James Fenimore Cooper's novel The Deerslayer in which Native American tribes become embroiled in the conflict between French and English colonies in the pre-revolutionary days of the American frontier.
Wahtawah, the daughter of the Delawarean Indian chief, is promised to Chingachgook (Gojko Mitic), but before the nuptials can take place, she is snatched by the Huron tribe. With his friend Deerslayer, Chingachgook sets out to free his intended bride from her captors.
Stars Serbian athlete, stuntman, director, author and actor Gojko Mitic, who featured in all of East Germany's 'Red Westerns'.
