Der Schimmelreiter
Originally released in 1985. Der Schimmelreiter is a drama film. directed by Klaus Gendries.
Starring Sylvester Groth, Lech Ordon, and Hansjürgen Hürrig
Synopsis
This film, based on a story by Theodor Storm, revolves around the young Hauke Haien, who lives near the sea and improves the safety of the inhabitants with his new ideas for building dykes. However, his new methods and his rejection of conservative traditions, such as the "sacrifice" of a living creature when building a dyke, are not welcomed by the local population, which leads to him meeting with great rejection and ultimately even becoming his undoing.
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 12, 1985
40 years ago
Runtime
1h 35m
95 minutes total
User Rating
6.0/10
Good (1 votes)
Language
German
Original language
Country
East Germany
+ 2 more
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- DE
Production Companies
- Telewizja Polska
- Fernsehen der DDR
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Der Schimmelreiter about?
This film, based on a story by Theodor Storm, revolves around the young Hauke Haien, who lives near the sea and improves the safety of the inhabitants with his new ideas for building dykes. However...
Who directed Der Schimmelreiter?
Der Schimmelreiter was directed by Klaus Gendries.
How long is Der Schimmelreiter?
Der Schimmelreiter has a runtime of 1 hours and 35 minutes (95 minutes total).
When was Der Schimmelreiter released?
Der Schimmelreiter was released on November 12, 1985 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Der Schimmelreiter?
The main cast of Der Schimmelreiter includes Sylvester Groth, Lech Ordon, Hansjürgen Hürrig, Dorota Bierkowska, Fred Düren.