Rheingold
Synopsis
A mature, rich and bored woman called Elisabeth is taking a ride with the “Rheingold”, a first-class high-speed train of the seventies along the river Rhine. In the train she is meeting her old school mate and lover who is working as a waiter and falls in love with him again. Her husband, a busy politician, realizes what’s going on and tries to catch the train to face his wife and her lover in a fatal showdown.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Berlinale
Festival / Special Debut
March 19, 2001
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Niklaus Schilling
- Screenplay & Story
- Niklaus Schilling
- Original Score
- Eberhard Schoener
- Original Title
- Rheingold
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Production Studios
- Visual Filmproduktion
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Niklaus Schilling
Niklaus Schilling
Eberhard Schoener
Ernst Wild
Thomas Nikel
Department Leadership Roster
Niklaus Schilling
Writer
Niklaus Schilling
Director
Ernst Wild
Director of Photography
Thomas Nikel
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Rheingold
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Rheingold about?
A mature, rich and bored woman called Elisabeth is taking a ride with the “Rheingold”, a first-class high-speed train of the seventies along the river Rhine. In the train she is meeting her old school mate and lover who is working as a waiter and falls in love with him again. Her husband, a busy politician, realizes what’s going on and tries to catch the train to face his wife and her lover in a fatal showdown.
Who directed Rheingold?
Rheingold was directed by Niklaus Schilling.
Who stars in Rheingold?
The principal cast of Rheingold includes Elke Haltaufderheide, Rüdiger Kirschstein, Gunther Malzacher, Alice Treff, Reinfried Keilich.
When was Rheingold released and how long is it?
Rheingold was released in 1978 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.
Who composed the musical score for Rheingold?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Rheingold was composed by Eberhard Schoener.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Rheingold?
Rheingold holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.).