The Headless Rider (1973): cast, story & where to watch
1973 · Film · ★ 5.3
Released in 1973, The Headless Rider is an adventure, romance and western film directed by Vladimir Vaynshtok, running about 100 minutes.
What it’s about. Based on the famous novel of a novel by Thomas Mayne Reid.
Who’s in it. The Headless Rider stars Oleg Vidov as Morris Gerald, Ludmila Savelyeva as Louisa Poindexter, Aarne Üksküla as Cassius Calhoun and Aleksandr Milokostyj as Henri Poindexter, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, The Headless Rider has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Headless Rider page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Headless Rider tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception, Interstellar and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Headless Rider (1973)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Headless Rider change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Headless Rider worth watching?
- The Headless Rider holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy adventure, romance and western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Headless Rider?
- The Headless Rider stars Oleg Vidov, Ludmila Savelyeva, Aarne Üksküla, Aleksandr Milokostyj and Ivan Petrov.
- When was The Headless Rider released?
- The Headless Rider was released in 1973, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.