Horst Wendlandt

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Horst Wendlandt

Born March 15, 1922 · Griewen, Germany

Died August 30, 2002 · aged 80

Horst Otto Gregor Wendlandt (15 March 1922 – 30 August 2002) was a German film producer. He produced more than 100 films between 1956 and 2002. In the 1960s Horst Wendlandt's production company Rialto Film produced films based on Edgar Wallace and Karl May, mostly directed by Alfred Vohrer or Harald Reinl. In 1971 Horst Wendlandt founded the film distribution company Tobis Film (named after the o…

Known For

Ace of AcesAce of Aces · 1982
Ace of Aces
★ 7.11982
MovieAdventureComedy
In this action comedy the French boxer Jo Cavalier is charmed on the train to Berlin for the Olympics in Hitler's Germany by the little boy Simon Rosenblum who asks his autograph; when it turns out his adorable young fan is a Jewish orphan in danger of persecution, he risks his one shot at Olympic glory to save Simon and his family, helped only by a German officer-gentleman who became his friend in World War I, by an adventurous escape to Switzerland, Nazi troops on their heals and braving impossible odds in roller coaster-style.
Frontier HellcatFrontier Hellcat · 1964
Frontier Hellcat
★ 6.41964
MovieAdventureWestern
Outlaws disguised as Indians commit crimes against settlers but Winnetou and Old Surehand are determined to unmask the bandits and keep the peace. Alternate English Title: Amongst Vultures.
Buddy Goes WestBuddy Goes West · 1981
Buddy Goes West
★ 6.21981
MovieActionWestern
Outlaw drifter Buddy is mistaken for a doctor after his Indian companion inadvertently steals a bag of surgical instruments.
Thunder at the BorderThunder at the Border · 1966
Thunder at the Border
★ 5.81966
MovieAdventureWestern
Firehand and his Apache friend Winnetou are determined to get justice for the murder of four young braves. They set off to track down the gang responsible for the horrendous act.
They Called Him BulldozerThey Called Him Bulldozer · 1978
They Called Him Bulldozer
★ 6.91978
MovieActionComedy
The "Bulldozer", a former football star, is now working as a fisherman. As a group of street-people arranges a football match against the local Armybase, he is asked to be their trainer. His boat was damaged by a submarine and he currently has no work, so he agrees.
From the Life of the MarionettesFrom the Life of the Marionettes · 1980
From the Life of the Marionettes
★ 7.31980
MovieDrama
An account of the events before and after a murder committed by a disturbed businessman in a strained marriage, and what led him to perform such a shocking act.
Apache GoldApache Gold · 1963
Apache Gold
★ 6.81963
MovieWesternAdventure
The construction of the Great Western Railroad creates heavy conflict between the railway company and neighboring Indian tribes. Worse, criminal gang leader Santer sets his eyes on a gold mine located on holy Indian land and influences the construction supervisor to re-rout the planned railroad straight through Apache land. Old Shatterhand, who works as a measurement technician, discovers the evil plan and searches contact with the Apaches in an effort to avert war.
Last of the RenegadesLast of the Renegades · 1964
Last of the Renegades
★ 6.71964
MovieWesternAdventure
Forester, a ruthless oil baron, wants to create a war between the native American tribes and the white men. Old Shatterhand, Winnetou and their sidekick Castlepool try to prevent this.

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