The Enigma of Kaspar Hauser

The Enigma of Kaspar Hauser

1974
1h 49m
7.3

7.3/10

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Overview

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.

Status: Released

Language: DE

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Production Information

Production Companies
ZDF Werner Herzog Filmproduktion
Production Countries
Germany
Spoken Languages
German

Quick Facts

Original Title Jeder für sich und Gott gegen alle
Release Date November 1, 1974
Status Released
Language DE
IMDb ID tt0071691

Cast

Bruno S.
Bruno S.

Kaspar Hauser

Walter Ladengast
Walter Ladengast

Professor Daumer

Brigitte Mira
Brigitte Mira

Haushälterin Käthe

Willy Semmelrogge
Willy Semmelrogge

Ringmaster

Kidlat Tahimik
Kidlat Tahimik

Hombrecito, the Indian

Hans Musäus
Hans Musäus

Unknown Man

Michael Kroecher
Michael Kroecher

Lord Stanhope

Henry van Lyck
Henry van Lyck

Calvary Captain

Enno Patalas
Enno Patalas

Pastor Fuhrmann

Volker Elis Pilgrim
Volker Elis Pilgrim

Pastor #2

Volker Prechtel
Volker Prechtel

Hiltel, the prison guard

Gloria Doer
Gloria Doer

Frau Hiltel

Key Crew

Werner Herzog
Director
Werner Herzog
Screenplay
Werner Herzog
Producer