The Enigma of Kaspar Hauser (1974)
The film follows Kaspar Hauser, who lived the first seventeen years of his life chained in a tiny cellar with only a toy horse to occupy his time, devoid of all human contact except for a man who wears a black overcoat and top hat who feeds him.
Director: Werner Herzog
Genre: Drama, History
Runtime: 109 min
Release Date: November 1, 1974
Cast
- Bruno S. - Kaspar Hauser
- Walter Ladengast - Professor Daumer
- Brigitte Mira - Haushälterin Käthe
- Willy Semmelrogge - Ringmaster
- Kidlat Tahimik - Hombrecito, the Indian
- Hans Musäus - Unknown Man
- Michael Kroecher - Lord Stanhope
- Henry van Lyck - Calvary Captain
- Enno Patalas - Pastor Fuhrmann
- Volker Elis Pilgrim - Pastor #2
Screenplay
- Werner Herzog (Screenplay)
Music: Popol Vuh
Cinematography: Jörg Schmidt-Reitwein
Editing: Beate Mainka-Jellinghaus
Production: ZDF, Werner Herzog Filmproduktion
Country: Germany
Language: Deutsch
Original Language: de
Keywords
liberation, nuremberg, germany, curious
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Enigma of Kaspar Hauser about?
- The film follows Kaspar Hauser, who lived the first seventeen years of his life chained in a tiny cellar with only a toy horse to occupy his time, devoid of all human contact except for a man who wears a black overcoat and top hat who feeds him.
- Who directed The Enigma of Kaspar Hauser?
- The Enigma of Kaspar Hauser was directed by Werner Herzog.
- Who stars in The Enigma of Kaspar Hauser?
- The Enigma of Kaspar Hauser stars Bruno S., Walter Ladengast, Brigitte Mira, Willy Semmelrogge, Kidlat Tahimik, Hans Musäus.
- How long is The Enigma of Kaspar Hauser?
- The Enigma of Kaspar Hauser has a runtime of 1h 49m (109 minutes).
- What genre is The Enigma of Kaspar Hauser?
- The Enigma of Kaspar Hauser is a Drama, History film.
- Where was The Enigma of Kaspar Hauser produced?
- The Enigma of Kaspar Hauser was produced in Germany.