The Headless Rider
Originally released in 1973. The Headless Rider is a romance/adventure film. directed by Vladimir Vaynshtok.
Starring Oleg Vidov, Ludmila Savelyeva, and Eslinda Núñez
Synopsis
The film takes place in 1850, Texas, United States. Louise, daughter of the wealthy plantation owner Poindexter, master of the hacienda Casa del Corvo, falls in love with a poor mustanger Maurice Gerald. The night their secret rendezvous happens, her brother Henry disappears. Suspicion in murder falls on Gerald, who was found covered in blood, with signs of struggle on the body and on Henry's cloak. One more minute, and an angry crowd would have Gerald lynched, but then the mysterious Headless Horseman appears...
Quick Facts
Release Date
July 25, 1973
52 years ago
Runtime
1h 40m
100 minutes total
User Rating
5.7/10
Mixed (16 votes)
Language
Russian
Original language
Country
Cuba
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Director
Top Cast
Oleg Vidov
as Morris Gerald
Ludmila Savelyeva
as Louisa Poindexter
Eslinda Núñez
as Isidora Kovarubio De Los-L'yanos
Enrique Santisteban
as El Koyot
Alejandro Lugo
as Poyndekster
Aarne Üksküla
as Cassius Calhoun
Ivan Petrov
as Zeb Stamp
Alfonso Godínez
as Plato
Rolando Diaz Reyes
as major
Aleksandr Milokostyj
as Henry Poindexter
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- RU
Production Companies
- Lenfilm
- ICAIC
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Headless Rider about?
The film takes place in 1850, Texas, United States. Louise, daughter of the wealthy plantation owner Poindexter, master of the hacienda Casa del Corvo, falls in love with a poor mustanger Maurice G...
Who directed The Headless Rider?
The Headless Rider was directed by Vladimir Vaynshtok.
How long is The Headless Rider?
The Headless Rider has a runtime of 1 hours and 40 minutes (100 minutes total).
When was The Headless Rider released?
The Headless Rider was released on July 25, 1973 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Headless Rider?
The main cast of The Headless Rider includes Oleg Vidov, Ludmila Savelyeva, Eslinda Núñez, Enrique Santisteban, Alejandro Lugo.