The Green Archer (1961): cast, story & where to watch
1961 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1961, The Green Archer is a crime film directed by Jürgen Roland, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. The country estate of American emigre Abel Bellamy (Gerd Fröbe, in fine intimidating form) is haunted by the ghost of the Green Archer, a 14th century Robin Hood type figure who terrorised the former lords of the manor.Now, with the gangster coming home on vaguely defined business and his niece Valerie (Karin Dor) arriving with her adoptive father to take up residence in the adjacent mansion, much to Bellamy's annoyance, the archer has returned. Who is he and what does he want?
Who’s in it. The Green Archer stars Klausjürgen Wussow as James Lamotte Featherstone, Karin Dor as Valerie Howett Bellamy, Gert Fröbe as Abel Bellamy and Wolfgang Völz as Sergeant Higgins, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, The Green Archer has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Green Archer page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Green Archer tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, The Godfather Part II and The Dark Knight.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Green Archer (1961)?
- In US, The Green Archer is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Green Archer worth watching?
- The Green Archer holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Green Archer?
- The Green Archer stars Klausjürgen Wussow, Karin Dor, Gert Fröbe, Wolfgang Völz and Eddi Arent.
- When was The Green Archer released?
- The Green Archer was released in 1961, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.