The Desperado Trail
1965, German. Directed by Harald Reinl.
«Blazing a trail of violence across the Apache range!»
Rollins' gang wants to grab land by inciting the settlers in a war against the Indians but Winnetou and Old Shatterhand try to keep the peace, until Rollins frames Winnetou up for the murder of Jicarilla Chief's son.
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- German
- Rated
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.9/10 from 129 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch The Desperado Trail
The Desperado Trail is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in India.
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Part of a series
Winnetou: watch order
Cast & crew
Details
- Released
- 14 October 1965
- Original title
- Winnetou 3. Teil
- Country
- Germany, Italy, Yugoslavia
- Written by
- J. Joachim Bartsch, Harald G. Petersson
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What The Desperado Trail is based on
The Desperado Trail is based on Winnetou III by Karl May.
Winnetou III
By Karl May
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Watch before The Desperado Trail
In release order. The films it follows, and anything it builds on.
Treasure of Silver Lake
1962 · 7.1/10
Worth the HypeEarlier in the series
Apache Gold
1963 · 6.8/10
Popcorn FlickEarlier in the series
Old Shatterhand
1964 · 6.2/10
Popcorn FlickEarlier in the series
Last of the Renegades
1964 · 6.7/10
Popcorn FlickEarlier in the series
Frontier Hellcat
1964 · 6.4/10
Popcorn FlickEarlier in the series
Rampage at Apache Wells
1965 · 6.3/10
Popcorn FlickEarlier in the series
After The Desperado Trail
What comes next in the series.
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1964 · 6.2/10
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The Desperado Trail: quick answers
What should I watch before The Desperado Trail?
Watch Old Shatterhand (1964), Last of the Renegades (1964), Frontier Hellcat (1964), and Rampage at Apache Wells (1965) first, plus 2 earlier titles listed on this page.
What comes after The Desperado Trail?
Next in the series: Flaming Frontier (1965), Winnetou and the Crossbreed (1966), and Thunder at the Border (1966).
Is The Desperado Trail worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.9/10 from 129 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Desperado Trail?
The Desperado Trail runs 93 minutes (1h 33m).
Does The Desperado Trail have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Desperado Trail. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Desperado Trail parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for The Desperado Trail yet.
Which OTT platform is The Desperado Trail on?
The Desperado Trail is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in India. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Desperado Trail?
If you liked The Desperado Trail, try Old Shatterhand, The Mountain Men, Treasure of Silver Lake.
Who directed The Desperado Trail?
The Desperado Trail (1965) was directed by Harald Reinl and stars Lex Barker, Pierre Brice, Sophie Hardy.
What is The Desperado Trail based on?
The Desperado Trail is based on Winnetou III by Karl May.