The Niklashausen Journey
Die Niklashauser Fart
Synopsis
Can a small group of people start a proletarian revolution, asks the "Black Monk" in a leather jacket? The medieval shepherd, Hans Boehm, claims to have been called by the Virgin Mary to create a revolt against the church and the landowners. The "Black Monk" suggests that he would have more success if he dressed up Johanna and had her appear as the Virgin Mary.
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Michael König
Hans Boehm
Hanna Schygulla
Johanna
Rainer Werner Fassbinder
Schwarzer Mönch
Margit Carstensen
Margarete
Walter Sedlmayr
Pastor
Günther Kaufmann
Bauernführer
Kurt Raab
Bischof
Ingrid Caven
Schreiendes Mädchen
Peer Raben
Monsignore
Franz Maron
Karl Scheydt
Hanna Köhler
Peter Berling
Carla Egerer
Michael Fengler
Sigi Graue
Magdalena Montezuma
Elga Sorbas
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Rainer Werner Fassbinder, Michael Fengler
- Screenplay & Story
- Michael Fengler, Rainer Werner Fassbinder
- Original Score
- Peer Raben
- Original Title
- Die Niklashauser Fart
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Janus Film und Fernsehen, WDR
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Rainer Werner Fassbinder, Michael Fengler
Michael Fengler, Rainer Werner Fassbinder
Peer Raben
Dietrich Lohmann
Thea Eymèsz, Rainer Werner Fassbinder
Department Leadership Roster
Rainer Werner Fassbinder
Director
Michael Fengler
Writer
Michael Fengler
Director
Rainer Werner Fassbinder
Writer
Kurt Raab
Production Design
Thea Eymèsz
Editor
Peer Raben
Original Music Composer
Dietrich Lohmann
Director of Photography
Rainer Werner Fassbinder
Editor
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What is The Niklashausen Journey about?
Can a small group of people start a proletarian revolution, asks the "Black Monk" in a leather jacket? The medieval shepherd, Hans Boehm, claims to have been called by the Virgin Mary to create a revolt against the church and the landowners. The "Black Monk" suggests that he would have more success if he dressed up Johanna and had her appear as the Virgin Mary.
Who directed The Niklashausen Journey?
The Niklashausen Journey was directed by Rainer Werner Fassbinder, Michael Fengler.
Who stars in The Niklashausen Journey?
The principal cast of The Niklashausen Journey includes Michael König, Hanna Schygulla, Rainer Werner Fassbinder, Margit Carstensen, Walter Sedlmayr.
When was The Niklashausen Journey released and how long is it?
The Niklashausen Journey was released in 1970 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for The Niklashausen Journey?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Niklashausen Journey was composed by Peer Raben.