The Desperado Trail (1965)
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The Desperado Trail is streaming in Germany on RTL+, RTL+ Max Amazon Channel, Filmlegenden Amazon Channel.
What the audience says
The Desperado Trail is a dependable German film — it does what it sets out to do. It carries a 6.9/10 on TMDB across 128 ratings — squarely mid-table.
Should you spend 93 minutes on it?
93 minutes of German adventure with a western streak, not one for younger kids. Short enough to finish on a weeknight without losing the next morning.
- Why
- 6.9/10 from 128 ratings — well received so far, on a modest sample.
- Skip if
- sprawling quest structure isn't what you're after
- Best for
- A night you still want to end early
Story
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.
Good to know
| Runtime | 1h 33m — short |
| Watch with family? | 12 · Older kids & up |
| Genre | Adventure / Western |
| Language | German |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Harald Reinl
Cast
Where to watch in Germany
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of 29 Sept 2026 — platforms may change over time.
More: All RTL+ titles in Germany
Trailer
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