Kaspar Hauser
Synopsis
In May 1828, a feral boy aged around 16 was found in Nuremberg. Kaspar Hauser, as he is called, can only speak a few indistinct words and knows nothing about his origins or family. The film depicts the - presumed - circumstances under which Hauser was held captive in complete isolation in a hiding place from infancy onwards. From this emerges the picture of an intrigue involving high circles of aristocratic society. Five years after his liberation, in December 1833, Kaspar Hauser died as a result of a stab wound inflicted by an unknown perpetrator.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gernot Roll, Peter Sehr
- Screenplay & Story
- Peter Sehr
- Original Score
- Nikos Mamangakis
- Original Title
- Kaspar Hauser
- Country of Origin
- Austria, Germany, Sweden
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 2h 19m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gernot Roll, Peter Sehr
Peter Sehr
Nikos Mamangakis
Peter Windgassen, Helga Poche, Dietrich von Watzdorf
Andreas Meyer
Department Leadership Roster
Peter Windgassen
Editor
Gernot Roll
Director
Nikos Mamangakis
Original Music Composer
Helga Poche
Editor
Peter Sehr
Screenplay
Dietrich von Watzdorf
Editor
Peter Sehr
Director
Andreas Meyer
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Kaspar Hauser
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What is Kaspar Hauser about?
In May 1828, a feral boy aged around 16 was found in Nuremberg. Kaspar Hauser, as he is called, can only speak a few indistinct words and knows nothing about his origins or family. The film depicts the - presumed - circumstances under which Hauser was held captive in complete isolation in a hiding place from infancy onwards. From this emerges the picture of an intrigue involving high circles of aristocratic society. Five years after his liberation, in December 1833, Kaspar Hauser died as a result of a stab wound inflicted by an unknown perpetrator.
Who directed Kaspar Hauser?
Kaspar Hauser was directed by Gernot Roll, Peter Sehr.
Who stars in Kaspar Hauser?
The principal cast of Kaspar Hauser includes André Eisermann, Udo Samel, Jeremy Clyde, Katharina Thalbach, Johannes Silberschneider.
When was Kaspar Hauser released and how long is it?
Kaspar Hauser was released in 1993 with a total runtime of 2h 19m.
Who composed the musical score for Kaspar Hauser?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Kaspar Hauser was composed by Nikos Mamangakis.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Kaspar Hauser?
Kaspar Hauser holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).