Der Unbesiegbare (1985): cast, story & where to watch
1985 · Film
Released in 1985, Der Unbesiegbare is a drama film directed by Gusztáv Hámos, running about 87 minutes.
What it’s about. Hámos' fascination with the cultural mythology of the hero culminates in this witty, elaborately crafted drama, which was produced for European television. Hámos intercuts two parallel narratives to tell his story: a cartoonish, campy science fiction adventure, shot on video; and an elegant, cinematic political thriller, shot on film. Hámos blends the two genres into a tragicomic tale of the role of heroes, their immortality, and the catharsis of a heroic death. The science fiction melodrama features a comic book superhero, Hurry Cane, who saves the earth from the evil Emperor Argon; in the film noir, hired killers have a contract out on the hero Cane. Hámos' analysis of the myth of the hero is articulated in his collusion of the two stylized dramas and their contrasting representational modes..
Who’s in it. Der Unbesiegbare stars Udo Kier as Argon, Kurt von Ruffin as Rath, Hans Peter Hallwachs as Killer and Lotti Huber as Mme. Orlowska.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Der Unbesiegbare page.
If you liked it. Fans of Der Unbesiegbare tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Der Unbesiegbare (1985)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Der Unbesiegbare change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Der Unbesiegbare?
- Der Unbesiegbare stars Udo Kier, Kurt von Ruffin, Hans Peter Hallwachs and Lotti Huber.
- When was Der Unbesiegbare released?
- Der Unbesiegbare was released in 1985, with a runtime of about 87 minutes.