The Last of the Mohicans (1992)

We go through Michael Mann's The Last of the Mohicans (1992) starring Daniel Day-Lewis, Madeleine Stowe, Wes Studi and Steve Waddington and look at the history of the French and Indian War (the North American theatre of the the 7 Years War) which gives this film it's intriguing backdrop. We go into the background of James Fenimore Cooper's mid-eighteen century 'Leatherstocking Tales' which inspired this movie and discuss how the times in which that was published effect this story.

Plus; Michael Mann's perfect blend of realism and style, the cinematic genius of the final scene, aesthetically pleasing sliding bodies, duel-wielding flintlock rifles and Bryce's ephemeral encounter with the great Daniel Day-Lewis (who nicked his banana and jam sandwich).

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