


The Enigma of Kaspar Hauser at a glance
The Enigma of Kaspar Hauser is a 1974 drama and history film, running 1h 49m. Its current release status is “Released”. Age rating: 12 in the United Kingdom.
In the United Kingdom it is listed on BFI Player, BFI Player Amazon Channel and BFI Player Apple TV Channel.
Rated 12 in the United Kingdom — suitable for older children and teenagers; parental guidance recommended.
All key facts8
- Type
- Feature film
- Released
- 1974-11-01
- Runtime
- 1h 49m
- Genres
- Drama, History
- Director
- Werner Herzog
- Original language
- German
- Status
- Released
- TMDB rating
- 7.3 / 10 · 394 votes
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Availability
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Synopsis
Feature filmThe film follows Kaspar Hauser, who lived the first seventeen years of his life chained in a tiny cellar with only a toy horse to occupy his time, devoid of all human contact except for a man who wears a black overcoat and top hat who feeds him.
Cast
14 names
Bruno S.Kaspar Hauser
Walter LadengastProfessor Daumer
Brigitte MiraHaushälterin Käthe
Willy SemmelroggeRingmaster
Kidlat TahimikHombrecito, the Indian
Hans MusäusUnknown Man
Michael KroecherLord Stanhope
Henry van LyckCalvary Captain
Volker PrechtelHiltel, the prison guardQuestions about The Enigma of Kaspar Hauser
Quick answersWhere can I watch The Enigma of Kaspar Hauser in the United Kingdom?
In the United Kingdom, The Enigma of Kaspar Hauser is listed on BFI Player, BFI Player Amazon Channel, BFI Player Apple TV Channel. Use the country selector above the facts to see another market — streaming rights differ by country.
Is The Enigma of Kaspar Hauser suitable for children?
The Enigma of Kaspar Hauser is rated 12 in the United Kingdom. That rating covers the themes and content levels set by the local classifier, so use it together with your own judgement for younger viewers.
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What is The Enigma of Kaspar Hauser about?
The film follows Kaspar Hauser, who lived the first seventeen years of his life chained in a tiny cellar with only a toy horse to occupy his time, devoid of all human contact except for a man who wears a black overcoat and top hat who feeds him.
How long is The Enigma of Kaspar Hauser?
The Enigma of Kaspar Hauser runs for 1h 49m. The certification and runtime come from TMDB and can differ by region.
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