Night Riders (1981): cast, story & where to watch
1981 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1981, Night Riders is a drama film directed by Martin Hollý, running about 93 minutes.
What it’s about. Two men of principle face each other. One is backed by a whole, however poor village, the other by the law. It is a conflict that reaches it's climax in the closing shoot-out. Instead of the Wild West, the gunshots go off on the Slovak-Polish border. Michal Docolomansky as the horse smuggler and Radoslav Brzobohaty as the customs officer from Prague meet in Holly's Night Riders in a western-like confrontation set in the insecure years of the newly founded Czechoslovak Republic.
Who’s in it. Night Riders stars Radoslav Brzobohatý as Halva, Jozef Adamovič, Petr Čepek as Janousek and Leopold Haverl as Babusek, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Night Riders has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Night Riders page.
If you liked it. Fans of Night Riders tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Night Riders (1981)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Night Riders change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Night Riders worth watching?
- Night Riders holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Night Riders?
- Night Riders stars Radoslav Brzobohatý, Jozef Adamovič, Petr Čepek, Leopold Haverl and Soňa Valentová.
- When was Night Riders released?
- Night Riders was released in 1981, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.