Der rote Reiter (1970): cast, story & where to watch
1970 · Film
Released in 1970, Der rote Reiter is a drama film directed by Walter Beck, running about 76 minutes.
What it’s about. In 1920, Michael, the son of a German laboring man, decides to travel to Russia. As "red horseman" he wants to support the socialist revolution and fight for the welfare of the working class. The journey towards the east turns out to be both a big adventure and a severe ethical test for the young man. He has to escape the German Armed Forces and ends up at a traveling circus where he falls in love with Fanny, a dressage rider. He overcomes the temptation to stay with her at the circus and - after briefly joining a gang of teenage thieves - he eventually boards a ship heading east. Aboard the ship he finds out that the seamen are transporting weapons for the hostile members of the White Army.
Who’s in it. Der rote Reiter stars Burkhard Mann, Gerhard Lau, Klaus Pönitz and Regina Popig-Heeger, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Der rote Reiter page.
If you liked it. Fans of Der rote Reiter tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Der rote Reiter (1970)?
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- Who stars in Der rote Reiter?
- Der rote Reiter stars Burkhard Mann, Gerhard Lau, Klaus Pönitz, Regina Popig-Heeger and Ralph Borgwardt.
- When was Der rote Reiter released?
- Der rote Reiter was released in 1970, with a runtime of about 76 minutes.