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1992 · 112 min · R

The Last of the Mohicans

Directed by Michael Mann · History, War, Drama

The Last of the Mohicans (1992) is a History film, directed by Michael Mann set in New York State during the 1700s. It runs 112 minutes and is rated R.

Themes of revenge, love & longing, and war's cost run throughout.

Composer
Trevor JonesRandy Edelman
Cinematography
Dante Spinotti
Cast
Daniel Day-LewisMadeleine StoweJodhi MayRussell MeansWes StudiEric SchweigSteven WaddingtonMaurice Roëves

The world of this film

Setting

Where
New York State
Setting
WildernessMountain
When
1700s

Premise & themes

Themes
RevengeLove & LongingWar's Cost
Tone
TenseMelancholicBleak

Shape

Protagonist
Solo LeadEnsemble
Pacing
Propulsive
Based on
Historical Fiction

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