The Black Rider
Jun 12, 1990 · 2h 9m
Creator
Robert WilsonDirector
Robert WilsonOverview
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.
Cast of The Black Rider
Jan Moritz SteffenJunger Kuno / Vogel / Irrenarzt / Skelett- Heinz VossbrinkKuno, Erbförster
- Susanne EisenkolbBrautjungfer / Stelzfuß' Double
- Jörg HolmWilhelms Onkel / Herzog
- Monika TahalZeuge / Vogel / Irrenarzt / Wilhelms Double / Skelett
Soňa ČervenáVogel / Bote / Löffelweib
Dominique HorwitzStelzfuß
Klaus SchreiberRobert, Jägerbursche / Mann auf dem Hirsch / Georg Schmid- Gerd KunathBertram, Förster
- Angelika ThomasAnne, seine Frau
- Annette PaulmannKätchen, seine Tochter
Stefan KurtWilhelm, Schreiber
Crew of The Black Rider
Robert WilsonCreator, Production Design, Director
William S. BurroughsWriter- August ApelStory
Tom WaitsOriginal Music Composer- Ulfried FeuersteinCinematography, Director of Photography
- Hans Viktor KepplerCinematography, Director of Photography
- Helmut SchlosserEditor
- Frida ParmeggianiCostume Design
- Wolfgang WiensTranslator
- Werner MerzMakeup Artist
About The Black Rider
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.
When was The Black Rider released?
The Black Rider was released on June 12, 1990.
How long is The Black Rider?
The Black Rider runs 2 hours 9 minutes (129 minutes).
Who directed The Black Rider?
The Black Rider was directed by Robert Wilson.
Who is in the cast of The Black Rider?
The cast of The Black Rider includes Jan Moritz Steffen (Junger Kuno / Vogel / Irrenarzt / Skelett), Heinz Vossbrink (Kuno, Erbförster), Susanne Eisenkolb (Brautjungfer / Stelzfuß' Double), Jörg Holm (Wilhelms Onkel / Herzog) and Monika Tahal (Zeuge / Vogel / Irrenarzt / Wilhelms Double / Skelett).