Hans Rockle and the Devil(1974)
Hans Röckle und der Teufel
Hans Rockle and the Devil Synopsis
Hans Röckle is a puppeteer, inventor, blacksmith and more. He is challenged by the Devil (in almost a dozen fancy costumes) who offers him even more inventiveness, against his soul should he ever make money with an invention, build something twice, or cease inventing for 7*7 hours.
Hans Rockle and the Devil (1974) is a fantasy and family film directed by Hans Kratzert, released on July 4, 1974 with a runtime of 1h 15m. It stars Rolf Hoppe, Peter Aust, Simone von Zglinicki and Matthias Günther. Viewers rate it 7.4 out of 10 across 5 ratings.
- Director:
- Hans Kratzert
- Writers:
- Gudrun Deubener, Hans Kratzert, Vilmos Korn
- Cinematographer:
- Wolfgang Braumann
- Production:
- DEFA-Studio für Spielfilme
- Status:
- Released
Hans Rockle and the Devil Cast & Crew
Main cast
Rolf Hoppe
as Meister Hans Röckle
- Peter Aust
Peter Aust
as Flammfuß
- Simone von Zglinicki
Simone von Zglinicki
as Luisa
- Matthias Günther
Matthias Günther
as Jacob
- Christa Lehmann
Christa Lehmann
as Ellermutter
Herbert Köfer
as Reichenbach
Regina Beyer
as Base Margret
Helmut Schreiber
- Joe Schorn
Joe Schorn
Pedro Hebenstreit
- Klaus Ebeling
Klaus Ebeling
- Theresia Wider
Theresia Wider
Key crew
Directed by Hans Kratzert, written by Gudrun Deubener, Hans Kratzert and Vilmos Korn.
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Hans Rockle and the Devil Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.4/10 from 5 ratings.
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Hans Rockle and the Devil – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Hans Rockle and the Devil online?
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Hans Rockle and the Devil (1974) is available to stream on Eternal Family. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Hans Rockle and the Devil?
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The main cast of Hans Rockle and the Devil (1974) includes Rolf Hoppe, Peter Aust, Simone von Zglinicki, Matthias Günther and Christa Lehmann. The film was directed by Hans Kratzert. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Hans Rockle and the Devil released?
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Hans Rockle and the Devil was released on July 4, 1974 and runs for 1h 15m.
Is Hans Rockle and the Devil worth watching?
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Hans Rockle and the Devil (1974) holds an average rating of 7.4 out of 10 from 5 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy fantasy and family films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.