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The Black Rider (1990) Characters, Setting & Themes Explained
- Release, runtime and language
- 1990 · 129 mins · German
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- Directed by
- Robert Wilson
- Starring
- Stefan Kurt, Dominique Horwitz, Annette Paulmann, Angelika Thomas, Klaus Schreiber, Monika Tahal
Inspired by a German folktale, Wilhelm, a timid file clerk, falls in love with a huntsman's daughter. To marry her, he must prove his skill as a hunter and earn her father's respect. In his naiveté, he strikes a desperate pact with the devil Pegleg, hoping the bargain will secure his place.
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