The Black Rider
Synopsis
Inspired by the German folktale, Wilhelm, a file clerk, falls in love with a huntsman's daughter. In order to marry, Wilhelm must prove his worth as a hunter and gain her father's approval. Naive and desperate, he makes a deal with a devil named Pegleg.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Jan Moritz Steffen
Junger Kuno / Vogel / Irrenarzt / Skelett
Heinz Vossbrink
Kuno, Erbförster
Susanne Eisenkolb
Brautjungfer / Stelzfuß' Double
Jörg Holm
Wilhelms Onkel / Herzog
Monika Tahal
Zeuge / Vogel / Irrenarzt / Wilhelms Double / Skelett
Soňa Červená
Vogel / Bote / Löffelweib
Dominique Horwitz
Stelzfuß
Klaus Schreiber
Robert, Jägerbursche / Mann auf dem Hirsch / Georg Schmid
Gerd Kunath
Bertram, Förster
Angelika Thomas
Anne, seine Frau
Annette Paulmann
Kätchen, seine Tochter
Stefan Kurt
Wilhelm, Schreiber
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robert Wilson
- Screenplay & Story
- William S. Burroughs, August Apel
- Original Score
- Tom Waits
- Original Title
- The Black Rider
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German, English
- Runtime
- 2h 9m
- Production Studios
- ORF
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robert Wilson
William S. Burroughs, August Apel
Tom Waits
Hans Viktor Keppler, Ulfried Feuerstein
Helmut Schlosser
Department Leadership Roster
William S. Burroughs
Writer
Frida Parmeggiani
Costume Design
Helmut Schlosser
Editor
Robert Wilson
Director
Robert Wilson
Production Design
Tom Waits
Original Music Composer
Hans Viktor Keppler
Director of Photography
Ulfried Feuerstein
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Black Rider.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Black Rider
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Black Rider about?
Inspired by the German folktale, Wilhelm, a file clerk, falls in love with a huntsman's daughter. In order to marry, Wilhelm must prove his worth as a hunter and gain her father's approval. Naive and desperate, he makes a deal with a devil named Pegleg.
Who directed The Black Rider?
The Black Rider was directed by Robert Wilson.
Who stars in The Black Rider?
The principal cast of The Black Rider includes Jan Moritz Steffen, Heinz Vossbrink, Susanne Eisenkolb, Jörg Holm, Monika Tahal.
When was The Black Rider released and how long is it?
The Black Rider was released in 1990 with a total runtime of 2h 9m.
Who composed the musical score for The Black Rider?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Black Rider was composed by Tom Waits.