The Black Rider(1990)
The Black Rider Synopsis
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.
The Black Rider (1990) is a drama, fantasy and music film directed by Robert Wilson, released on June 12, 1990 with a runtime of 2h 9m. It stars Jan Moritz Steffen, Heinz Vossbrink, Susanne Eisenkolb and Jörg Holm. Viewers rate it 7.5 out of 10 across 4 ratings.
- Director:
- Robert Wilson
- Writers:
- William S. Burroughs, August Apel
- Cinematographer:
- Hans Viktor Keppler
- Composer:
- Tom Waits
- Production:
- ORF
- Status:
- Released
The Black Rider Cast & Crew
Main cast
- Jan Moritz Steffen
Jan Moritz Steffen
as Junger Kuno / Vogel / Irrenarzt / Skelett
- Heinz Vossbrink
Heinz Vossbrink
as Kuno, Erbförster
- Susanne Eisenkolb
Susanne Eisenkolb
as Brautjungfer / Stelzfuß' Double
- Jörg Holm
Jörg Holm
as Wilhelms Onkel / Herzog
- Monika Tahal
Monika Tahal
as Zeuge / Vogel / Irrenarzt / Wilhelms Double / Skelett
Soňa Červená
as Vogel / Bote / Löffelweib
Dominique Horwitz
as Stelzfuß
Klaus Schreiber
as Robert, Jägerbursche / Mann auf dem Hirsch / Georg Schmid
- Gerd Kunath
Gerd Kunath
as Bertram, Förster
- Angelika Thomas
Angelika Thomas
as Anne, seine Frau
- Annette Paulmann
Annette Paulmann
as Kätchen, seine Tochter
Stefan Kurt
as Wilhelm, Schreiber
Key crew
Directed by Robert Wilson, written by William S. Burroughs and August Apel.
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The Black Rider Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.5/10 from 4 ratings.
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The Black Rider – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Black Rider online?
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Who stars in The Black Rider?
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The main cast of The Black Rider (1990) includes Jan Moritz Steffen, Heinz Vossbrink, Susanne Eisenkolb, Jörg Holm and Monika Tahal. The film was directed by Robert Wilson. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Black Rider released?
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The Black Rider was released on June 12, 1990 and runs for 2h 9m.
Is The Black Rider worth watching?
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The Black Rider (1990) holds an average rating of 7.5 out of 10 from 4 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, fantasy and music films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.