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The Black Rider

19902h 9mRobert Wilson
IMDb 8.8

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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.

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What is The Black Rider (1990) 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 stars in The Black Rider?

The Black Rider stars 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). The film was directed by Robert Wilson.

How long is The Black Rider?

The Black Rider has a runtime of 2 min and premiered in 1990.

Is The Black Rider worth watching?

The Black Rider holds an IMDb rating of 8.8/10. Fans of Drama, Fantasy, Music are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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