The Mysterious Rider (1948): cast, story & where to watch
1948 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 1948, The Mysterious Rider is an action, drama and adventure film directed by Riccardo Freda, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. Giacomo Casanova returns to Venice, to help his brother, falsely accused of robbery.
Who’s in it. The Mysterious Rider stars Vittorio Gassman as Giacomo Casanova, cavaliere di Seingalt, María Mercader as Elisabetta, Yvonne Sanson as L'imperatrice Caterina II di Russia and Gianna Maria Canale as La contessa Lehmann, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, The Mysterious Rider 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 The Mysterious Rider page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Mysterious Rider tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Mysterious Rider (1948)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Mysterious Rider change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Mysterious Rider worth watching?
- The Mysterious Rider holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama and adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Mysterious Rider?
- The Mysterious Rider stars Vittorio Gassman, María Mercader, Yvonne Sanson, Gianna Maria Canale and Alessandra Mamis.