

The adventures of Kit Bellew and his friend Shorty during the gold fever at the end of the 19th century.
Acting
Dean Reed's bizarre charisma as the Red Elvis
Production
East Germany faking Alaska with Baltic grit
Costume
Questionably authentic 1890s Klondike fashion

Director
Konrad Petzold
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Dean Reed was dubbed the 'Red Elvis'—an American singer who became a massive star in Eastern Bloc countries after becoming disillusioned with US politics during the Vietnam War.
DEFA studios built their 'Alaska' in East Germany and Bulgaria, using the Baltic coast for Klondike river sequences.