Der rote Reiter
Synopsis
In 1920, Michael, the son of a German laboring man, decides to travel to Russia. As "red horseman" he wants to support the socialist revolution and fight for the welfare of the working class. The journey towards the east turns out to be both a big adventure and a severe ethical test for the young man. He has to escape the German Armed Forces and ends up at a traveling circus where he falls in love with Fanny, a dressage rider. He overcomes the temptation to stay with her at the circus and - after briefly joining a gang of teenage thieves - he eventually boards a ship heading east. Aboard the ship he finds out that the seamen are transporting weapons for the hostile members of the White Army.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Walter Beck
- Screenplay & Story
- Walter Beck, Joachim Plötner
- Original Score
- Klaus Lenz
- Original Title
- Der rote Reiter
- Country of Origin
- East Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 16m
- Production Studios
- DEFA-Studio für Spielfilme
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Walter Beck
Walter Beck, Joachim Plötner
Klaus Lenz
Günter Heimann
Rita Hiller
Department Leadership Roster
Günter Heimann
Director of Photography
Walter Beck
Director
Walter Beck
Writer
Joachim Plötner
Writer
Rita Hiller
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About Der rote Reiter
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Der rote Reiter about?
In 1920, Michael, the son of a German laboring man, decides to travel to Russia. As "red horseman" he wants to support the socialist revolution and fight for the welfare of the working class. The journey towards the east turns out to be both a big adventure and a severe ethical test for the young man. He has to escape the German Armed Forces and ends up at a traveling circus where he falls in love with Fanny, a dressage rider. He overcomes the temptation to stay with her at the circus and - after briefly joining a gang of teenage thieves - he eventually boards a ship heading east. Aboard the ship he finds out that the seamen are transporting weapons for the hostile members of the White Army.
Who directed Der rote Reiter?
Der rote Reiter was directed by Walter Beck.
Who stars in Der rote Reiter?
The principal cast of Der rote Reiter includes Burkhard Mann, Gerhard Lau, Klaus Pönitz, Regina Popig-Heeger, Ralph Borgwardt.
When was Der rote Reiter released and how long is it?
Der rote Reiter was released in 1970 with a total runtime of 1h 16m.
Who composed the musical score for Der rote Reiter?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Der rote Reiter was composed by Klaus Lenz.