The Enigma of Kaspar Hauser (1975)
- Starring:
- Bruno S., Brigitte Mira, (more)
- Director(s):
- Werner Herzog
Synopsis of The Enigma of Kaspar Hauser
German director Werner Herzog's internationally acclaimed "breakthrough" film is based on the famous story of mysterious 19th-century child genius Kasper Hauser. As played by Bruno S., Hauser shows up unannounced in the middle of a village square, frightening the populace with his bizarre behavior. He cannot talk, nor is there any indication of his parentage, thus Kaspar is immediately the object of close scrutiny from the authorities. When he finally does develop the power of speech, he reveals a highly advanced state of intelligence, as well as a seeming gift of prophecy. The winner of the 1975 Grand Jury prize at the Cannes Film Festival, Every Man for Himself and God Against All was originally released in Germany under the title Jeder für Sich und Gott Gegen Alle. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
Complete Cast of The Enigma of Kaspar Hauser
- Bruno S. - Kaspar Hauser
- Walter Ladengast - Professor Daumer
- Alfred Edel - Logic Professor
- Hans Musaus - Unknown Man
- Clemens Scheitz - Registrar
- Henry van Lyck - Calvary Captain
- Reinhard Hauff - Farmer
- Florian Fricke - M. Florian
- Herbert Fritsch - Mayor
- Brigitte Mira - Servant
- Johannes Buzalski - Police Officer
- Michael Kroecher - Lord Stanhope
- Volker Prechtel - Hiltel, the Prison Guard
- Willy Semmelrogge - Circus director
- Herbert Achternbush
- Kidlat Tahimik - Hombrecito
- Enno Patalas - Pastor Fuhrmann
- Director(s):
- Werner Herzog
- Writer(s):
- Werner Herzog
- Producer(s):
- Werner Herzog
- 1975 - Cannes Film Festival - Special Jury Grand Prix
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