The Enigma of Kaspar Hauser 1974
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SplatThe 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.
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All 5 Videos & 245 Photos
cast
Full Cast & Crew
as Kaspar Hauser
as Professor Daumer
as Haushälterin Käthe
as Ringmaster
as Hombrecito, the Indian
as Unknown Man
as Lord Stanhope
as Calvary Captain
as Pastor Fuhrmann
as Pastor #2
Director:
Writer:
Werner Herzog
Stars:
Bruno S., Walter Ladengast, Brigitte Mira, Willy Semmelrogge, Kidlat Tahimik, Hans Musäus, Michael Kroecher, Henry van Lyck, Enno Patalas, Volker Elis Pilgrim,
Genres:
Drama,History
Release Date:
1974 (U.S.A)
Run Time:
109 min
MMPA Rating:
None
Critics Reviews
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“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”
“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”
“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”
“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”
“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”
“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”
“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”
Audience Reviews
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Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.
Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.
My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!
im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!
Cast & Crew of
The Enigma of Kaspar Hauser
Directors & Credit Writers
Credit Writers
Cast
as Kaspar Hauser
as Professor Daumer
as Haushälterin Käthe
as Ringmaster
as Hombrecito, the Indian
as Unknown Man
as Lord Stanhope
as Calvary Captain
as Pastor Fuhrmann
as Pastor #2
as Hiltel, the prison guard
as Frau Hiltel
as Little King
as young Mozart
as country boy #1
as country boy #2
as country boy #3
as Registrar
as Police Officer
as Doctor
as Florian
as Logic Professor
as bear showman
as Mayor
as employee of the captain
as man who finds Kaspar
as old priest
as little girl
as Doctor #2
as Doctor #3
as crier
as Julius
as Bauer - role was cut
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