Martin Böttcher

Martin Böttcher

1927-06-17
91 (2019-04-20)
Berlin, Germany

Martin Hermann Böttcher was a German film composer, conductor and arranger. He wrote the music for hundreds of films; especially well known are his scores for the Karl May adaptations of the 1960s.

Berlin, Germany

Martin Hermann Böttcher was a German film composer, conductor and arranger. He wrote the music for hundreds of films; especially well known are his scores for the Karl May adaptations of the 1960s.

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Apache Gold 1963 (6.9)

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.
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Treasure of Silver Lake 1962 (7)

Fred Engel's father is murdered by Colonel Brinkley in order to acquire a treasure map, however the Colonel only acquires half of it, the other half as held by Mrs. Butler. Discovering the scene of the crime, Old Shatterhand and Winnetou help Fred bring his father's murderer to justice and locate the treasure of Silver Lake.
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Last of the Renegades 1964 (6.6)

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.