Hans Röckle and the Devil (1974): cast, story & where to watch
1974 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1974, Hans Röckle and the Devil is a fantasy and family film directed by Hans Kratzert, running about 75 minutes.
What it’s about. Hans Röckle is a puppeteer, inventor, blacksmith and more. He is challenged by the Devil (in almost a dozen fancy costumes) who offers him even more inventiveness, against his soul should he ever make money with an invention, build something twice, or cease inventing for 7*7 hours.
Who’s in it. Hans Röckle and the Devil stars Rolf Hoppe as Meister Hans Röckle, Peter Aust as Flammfuß, Simone von Zglinicki as Luisa and Matthias Günther as Jacob, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Hans Röckle and the Devil has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Eternal Family. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Hans Röckle and the Devil page.
If you liked it. Fans of Hans Röckle and the Devil tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Green Mile, Spirited Away and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Hans Röckle and the Devil (1974)?
- In US, Hans Röckle and the Devil is available to stream on Eternal Family. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Hans Röckle and the Devil worth watching?
- Hans Röckle and the Devil holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy and family. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Hans Röckle and the Devil?
- Hans Röckle and the Devil stars Rolf Hoppe, Peter Aust, Simone von Zglinicki, Matthias Günther and Christa Lehmann.
- When was Hans Röckle and the Devil released?
- Hans Röckle and the Devil was released in 1974, with a runtime of about 75 minutes.