The Last of the Mohicans (1992 film)
The Last of the Mohicans is a 1992 American epic historical drama war film directed and co-produced by Michael Mann.
The Last of the Mohicans is a 1992 American epic historical drama war film directed and co-produced by Michael Mann. It is based on James Fenimore Cooper’s 1826 novel and is set in 1757 during the French and Indian War. The film stars Daniel Day-Lewis, Madeleine Stowe, and Jodhi May.
Plot and setting
The film is set in 1757 in colonial North America during the French and Indian War. It follows Hawkeye and other central characters as they become entangled in military conflict and frontier struggle.
Production
Michael Mann directed and co-produced the film, and he co-wrote the screenplay with Christopher Crowe. The film draws on Cooper’s novel and also reflects earlier screen adaptations.
Cast
The principal cast includes Daniel Day-Lewis, Madeleine Stowe, and Jodhi May, with supporting performances by Russell Means, Wes Studi, Eric Schweig, Steven Waddington, Maurice Roëves, and Patrice Chéreau.
Source material and adaptations
The 1992 film is based on Cooper’s 1826 novel and follows a long history of adaptations, including earlier film versions. It is one of several screen interpretations of the story.
Key facts
- The film is a 1992 adaptation of James Fenimore Cooper’s novel of the same name.
- It was directed and co-produced by Michael Mann.
- The story takes place in 1757 during the French and Indian War.
- Daniel Day-Lewis plays Hawkeye, with Madeleine Stowe and Jodhi May in leading roles.
- The cast also includes Russell Means, Wes Studi, Eric Schweig, Steven Waddington, Maurice Roëves, and Patrice Chéreau.
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References
- Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Last_of_the_Mohicans_(1992_film)Supports: Basic identification, release year, director, screenplay, source novel, setting, and principal cast.
- Apple TV — https://tv.apple.com/us/movie/the-last-of-the-mohicans/umc.cmc.6mq477wgqfw9hac6ay3nn8rraSupports: Release year, runtime, director, and starring cast.
- Rotten Tomatoes — https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/1040678-last_of_the_mohicansSupports: Synopsis, setting, and main characters.
- Turner Classic Movies — https://www.tcm.com/tcmdb/title/80898/the-last-of-the-mohicansSupports: Historical context, source material, and relationship to earlier adaptations.