Tecumseh (1972): cast, story & where to watch
1972 · Film · ★ 4.4
Released in 1972, Tecumseh is a drama, adventure and western film directed by Hans Kratzert, running about 109 minutes.
What it’s about. At the beginning of the 19th century, white settlers regularly make and break treaties with the Native American inhabitants to gain possession of vast hunting grounds at ludicrously low prices without any bloodshed. Harrison, Governor of Indiana, has made and broke no less than fifteen such treaties, driving increasing numbers of Indians out to the infertile West. To put a stop to this criminal practice, the Shawnee Chief Tecumseh tries to unite the Native Americans.
Who’s in it. Tecumseh stars Gojko Mitić as Tecumseh, Annekathrin Bürger as Eileen, Rolf Römer as Simon McKew and Leon Niemczyk as McKew, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.4/10, Tecumseh has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Tecumseh page.
If you liked it. Fans of Tecumseh tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Tecumseh (1972)?
- In US, Tecumseh is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Tecumseh worth watching?
- Tecumseh holds an audience score of 4.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, adventure and western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Tecumseh?
- Tecumseh stars Gojko Mitić, Annekathrin Bürger, Rolf Römer, Leon Niemczyk and Milan Beli.
- When was Tecumseh released?
- Tecumseh was released in 1972, with a runtime of about 109 minutes.