The Black Rider (1990)
Inspired by the German folktale, Wilhelm, a file clerk, falls in love with a huntsman's daughter. In order to marry, Wilhelm must prove his worth as a hunter and gain her father's approval. Naive and desperate, he makes a deal with a devil named Pegleg.
Director: Robert Wilson
Genre: Drama, Fantasy, Music
Runtime: 129 min
Release Date: June 12, 1990
Cast
- Jan Moritz Steffen - Junger Kuno / Vogel / Irrenarzt / Skelett
- Heinz Vossbrink - Kuno, Erbförster
- Susanne Eisenkolb - Brautjungfer / Stelzfuß' Double
- Jörg Holm - Wilhelms Onkel / Herzog
- Monika Tahal - Zeuge / Vogel / Irrenarzt / Wilhelms Double / Skelett
- Soňa Červená - Vogel / Bote / Löffelweib
- Dominique Horwitz - Stelzfuß
- Klaus Schreiber - Robert, Jägerbursche / Mann auf dem Hirsch / Georg Schmid
- Gerd Kunath - Bertram, Förster
- Angelika Thomas - Anne, seine Frau
Screenplay
- William S. Burroughs
- August Apel (Story)
Music: Tom Waits
Cinematography: Hans Viktor Keppler, Ulfried Feuerstein
Editing: Helmut Schlosser
Production: ORF
Country: Germany
Language: Deutsch, English
Original Language: de
More Films by Director: Robert Wilson
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Black Rider about?
- Inspired by the German folktale, Wilhelm, a file clerk, falls in love with a huntsman's daughter. In order to marry, Wilhelm must prove his worth as a hunter and gain her father's approval. Naive and desperate, he makes a deal with a devil named Pegleg.
- Who directed The Black Rider?
- The Black Rider was directed by Robert Wilson.
- Who stars in The Black Rider?
- The Black Rider stars Jan Moritz Steffen, Heinz Vossbrink, Susanne Eisenkolb, Jörg Holm, Monika Tahal, Soňa Červená.
- How long is The Black Rider?
- The Black Rider has a runtime of 2h 9m (129 minutes).
- What genre is The Black Rider?
- The Black Rider is a Drama, Fantasy, Music film.
- Where was The Black Rider produced?
- The Black Rider was produced in Germany.