The Mountain Men
1980, English. Directed by Richard Lang.
The story concerns two grizzled mountain men -- Bill Tyler and Henry Frapp -- during the dying days of the fur-trapping era. The plot begins when Running Moon runs away from her abusive husband Heavy Eagle and comes across the two seedy fur trappers. The mountain men take her in, unaware that Heavy Eagle has dispatched an army of Indian braves to reclaim her.
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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The Mountain Men isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online.
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Cast & crew
- Richard LangDirector
- Charlton HestonBill Tyler
- Brian KeithHenry Frapp
- Victoria RacimoRunning Moon
- Stephen MachtHeavy Eagle
- Seymour CasselLa Bont
- David AckroydMedicine Wolf
- Cal BelliniCross Otter
- John GloverNathan Wyeth
- William LuckingJim Walter
- Ken RutaFontenelle
- Victor JoryIron Belly
- Danny ZapienBlackfoot Chief
Details
- Released
- 1 June 1980
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Fraser Clarke Heston
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The Mountain Men: quick answers
Is The Mountain Men worth watching?
Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 5.9/10 from 66 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Mountain Men?
The Mountain Men runs 102 minutes (1h 42m).
Does The Mountain Men have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Mountain Men. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Mountain Men parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Mountain Men is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Mountain Men on?
The Mountain Men isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Mountain Men?
If you liked The Mountain Men, try Hostiles, The Revenant, Butcher's Crossing.
Who directed The Mountain Men?
The Mountain Men (1980) was directed by Richard Lang and stars Charlton Heston, Brian Keith, Victoria Racimo.