The Enigma of Kaspar Hauser

(1974)Directed by Werner Herzog109 minDrama, History

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.

Bruno S.as Kaspar Hauser
Walter Ladengastas Professor Daumer
Brigitte Miraas Haushälterin Käthe
Willy Semmelroggeas Ringmaster
Kidlat Tahimikas Hombrecito, the Indian
Hans Musäusas Unknown Man
Michael Kroecheras Lord Stanhope
Henry van Lyckas Calvary Captain
Enno Patalasas Pastor Fuhrmann
Volker Elis Pilgrimas Pastor #2
Volker Prechtelas Hiltel, the prison guard
Gloria Doeras Frau Hiltel
Helmut Döringas Little King
Andi Gottwaldas young Mozart
Herbert Achternbuschas country boy #1
Wolfgang Baueras country boy #2
Walter Steineras country boy #3
Clemens Scheitzas Registrar
Johannes Buzalskias Police Officer
Willy Meyer-Fürstas Doctor
Florian Frickeas Florian
AEAlfred Edelas Logic Professor
Franz Brumbachas bear showman
Herbert Fritschas Mayor