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The Enigma of Kaspar Hauser (1974)

Movie105minsRated M

IMDb7.7/ 10CTV score7.5/ 10

Where to watch The Enigma of Kaspar Hauser in Australia

The Enigma of Kaspar Hauser is free to watch in Australia on SBS On Demand.

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Availability checked 5 November 2026. Streaming availability data from JustWatch.

About The Enigma of Kaspar Hauser

The film follows Kaspar Hauser (Bruno S.), 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.

Year
1974
Genres
Drama, History
Runtime
105mins
Rated
M
Director
Werner Herzog
Top cast
Bruno S., Walter Ladengast, Brigitte Mira, Willy Semmelrogge, Kidlat Tahimik

The Enigma of Kaspar Hauser release dates in Australia

First release (worldwide)

Release dates: TMDB.

Cast and crew of The Enigma of Kaspar Hauser

  • 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
Screenplay
Werner Herzog
Original Music Composer
Popol Vuh
Director of Photography
Jörg Schmidt-Reitwein

Cast and crew: TMDB.

The Enigma of Kaspar Hauser trailer

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