The Oil Prince (1965)

The Oil Prince (1965)

The Oil Prince is a German Western film released in 1965, directed by Harald Philipp. It is based on a novel by Karl May, a popular German author known for his adventure stories set in the American Wild West.

The film follows a group of settlers who are swindled by a con artist known as the “Oil Prince,” who falsely claims to have discovered oil on their land. Old Surehand and Winnetou, two iconic characters from Karl May’s novels, team up to expose the fraud and protect the settlers from further exploitation.

The Oil Prince is a notable example of the German Western film genre, which gained popularity in the 1960s. It is remembered for its exciting storyline, charismatic characters, and its contribution to the enduring legacy of Karl May’s works.