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The Enigma of Kaspar Hauser (1974)

Movie ★ 7.3 109 min

Drama History

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.

Werner Herzog Director

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Quick facts

Released
November 1, 1974
Runtime
109 min
IMDb
tt0071691
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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 Pastor Fuhrmann Volker Elis Pilgrim Pastor #2 Volker Prechtel Volker Prechtel Hiltel, the prison guard Gloria Doer Frau Hiltel Helmut Döring Little King Andi Gottwald young Mozart Herbert Achternbusch Herbert Achternbusch country boy #1 Wolfgang Bauer country boy #2 Walter Steiner country boy #3 Clemens Scheitz Clemens Scheitz Registrar

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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.
When was The Enigma of Kaspar Hauser released?
The Enigma of Kaspar Hauser is a 1974 drama, history film.
Where can I watch The Enigma of Kaspar Hauser?
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