It's 1757 and the Red Indians are caught between the British and the French.

On their way to join their father at Fort William Henry, Cora and Alice Munro with their escort Major Heyward are betrayed by their Indian guide, Magua. Hawkeye and the Mohicans, Chingachgook and Uncas have come to the rescue.

Cora, Alice and Heyward have been captured by Magua and the Hurons. Hawkeye has left Fort William in a desperate attempt to bring help.

Hawkeye has undertaken to guide Cora and Alice to their father at Fort William Henry.

Munro has surrendered Fort William Henry to the French. Waiting in the woods as the British garrison marches out are Magua and the hostile Hurons.

Heyward has implemented a plan to rescue Alice who, with Cora has fallen into the hands of Magua. Uncas has been captured by the Hurons and sentenced to death.

Magua has taken to the forest with Cora as his prisoner. Uncas prepares to follow and fight to save her.