The Enigma of Kaspar Hauser
1974, German. Directed by Werner Herzog.
The 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.
- Runtime
- 1h 49m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- German
- Rated
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The Enigma of Kaspar Hauser is streaming on Philo, Fandor, and Cohen Media in India.
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Cast & crew
- Werner HerzogDirector
- Bruno S.Kaspar Hauser
- Walter LadengastProfessor Daumer
- Brigitte MiraHaushälterin Käthe
- Willy SemmelroggeRingmaster
- Kidlat TahimikHombrecito, the Indian
- Hans MusäusUnknown Man
- Michael KroecherLord Stanhope
- Henry van LyckCalvary Captain
- Enno PatalasPastor Fuhrmann
- Volker Elis PilgrimPastor #2
- Volker PrechtelHiltel, the prison guard
- Gloria DoerFrau Hiltel
Details
- Released
- 1 November 1974
- Original title
- Jeder für sich und Gott gegen alle
- Country
- Germany
- Written by
- Werner Herzog
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The Enigma of Kaspar Hauser: quick answers
Is The Enigma of Kaspar Hauser worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.3/10 from 395 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Enigma of Kaspar Hauser?
The Enigma of Kaspar Hauser runs 109 minutes (1h 49m).
Does The Enigma of Kaspar Hauser have a post-credits scene?
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The Enigma of Kaspar Hauser parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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Which OTT platform is The Enigma of Kaspar Hauser on?
The Enigma of Kaspar Hauser is streaming on Philo, Fandor, and Cohen Media in India. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Enigma of Kaspar Hauser?
If you liked The Enigma of Kaspar Hauser, try The Tasters, Munich - The Edge of War, The Invisibles.
Who directed The Enigma of Kaspar Hauser?
The Enigma of Kaspar Hauser (1974) was directed by Werner Herzog and stars Bruno S., Walter Ladengast, Brigitte Mira.