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Man on Horseback

Original title: Michael Kohlhaas - Der Rebell
  • 1969
  • M/PG
  • 1h 38m
IMDb RATING
6.5/10
246
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Man on Horseback (1969)
GermanDrama

It's medieval times. Kohlhaas merchants with horses. When going to the local fair to sell his horses, is forced by a noble to leave him part of the merchandise as payment for traveling throu... Read allIt's medieval times. Kohlhaas merchants with horses. When going to the local fair to sell his horses, is forced by a noble to leave him part of the merchandise as payment for traveling through his land, promising to give it back when the fair is over. When he returns, the horses ... Read allIt's medieval times. Kohlhaas merchants with horses. When going to the local fair to sell his horses, is forced by a noble to leave him part of the merchandise as payment for traveling through his land, promising to give it back when the fair is over. When he returns, the horses are almost dead, and the man refuse to respond, so Kohlhass begins to fight unsuccesfuly a... Read all

  • Director
    • Volker Schlöndorff
  • Writers
    • Volker Schlöndorff
    • Edward Bond
    • Heinrich von Kleist
  • Stars
    • David Warner
    • Anna Karina
    • Thomas Holtzmann
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  • IMDb RATING
    6.5/10
    246
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    • Director
      • Volker Schlöndorff
    • Writers
      • Volker Schlöndorff
      • Edward Bond
      • Heinrich von Kleist
    • Stars
      • David Warner
      • Anna Karina
      • Thomas Holtzmann
    • 3User reviews
    • 2Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 3 nominations total

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    David Warner
    David Warner
    • Michael Kohlhaas
    Anna Karina
    Anna Karina
    • Elisabeth Kohlhaas
    Thomas Holtzmann
    Thomas Holtzmann
    • Martin Luther
    Michael Gothard
    Michael Gothard
    • John
    Kurt Meisel
    Kurt Meisel
    • Kanzler
    Anton Diffring
    Anton Diffring
    • Kurfürst
    Gregor von Rezzori
    • Kunz
    Peter Weiss
    • Richter
    • (as Peter Weiß)
    Anita Pallenberg
    Anita Pallenberg
    • Katrina - Marketenderin
    Relja Basic
    Relja Basic
    • Nagel
    • (as Relia Basic)
    Inigo Jackson
    • Wenzel von Tronka
    Václav Lohniský
    Václav Lohniský
    • Herse
    Anthony May
    Anthony May
    • Peter
    Tim Ray
    • Tony
    Ivan Palúch
    Ivan Palúch
    • Stern
    • (as Ivan Paluch)
    Emanuel Schmied
    • Verwalter
    Erich Aberle
    • Bürgermeister
    Mikulás Ladizinský
      • Director
        • Volker Schlöndorff
      • Writers
        • Volker Schlöndorff
        • Edward Bond
        • Heinrich von Kleist
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      10eagle_80202

      Where is this movie available for purchase?

      I first saw this movie on late night TV in 1975. Actually that is the only time I have ever seen it. It must have made some kind of good impression on me or I would not remember it. HBO about 10 years ago made a version called "The Jack Bull," which takes place in Wyoming. HBO's version is nothing compared to the 1969 version with David Warner. This movie was the first time I recognized David Warner, although his career began many years before this movie.

      I have searched for years to find a video--tape or DVD--of the movie but have found none available.

      If anyone knows where I can buy a copy, please let me know. I once thought that all movies were available but I have never been able to find this one.

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      • Trivia
        Filmed in two simultaneous versions, one in German and one in English.
      • Connections
        Version of Michael Kohlhaas (1937)

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      Details

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      • Release date
        • May 1969 (United States)
      • Country of origin
        • West Germany
      • Languages
        • German
        • English
      • Also known as
        • The Reckoning
      • Filming locations
        • Bavaria, Germany
      • Production companies
        • Ceskoslovenský film Bratislava
        • Houwer-Film
        • Oceanic Filmproduktion GmbH
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      • Runtime
        • 1h 38m(98 min)
      • Aspect ratio
        • 1.37 : 1

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