Rheingold (1978): cast, story & where to watch
1978 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 1978, Rheingold is a notable film directed by Niklaus Schilling, running about 91 minutes.
What it’s about. A mature, rich and bored woman called Elisabeth is taking a ride with the “Rheingold”, a first-class high-speed train of the seventies along the river Rhine. In the train she is meeting her old school mate and lover who is working as a waiter and falls in love with him again. Her husband, a busy politician, realizes what’s going on and tries to catch the train to face his wife and her lover in a fatal showdown.
Who’s in it. Rheingold stars Elke Haltaufderheide as Elisabeth Drossbach, Rüdiger Kirschstein as Wolfgang Friedrichs, Gunther Malzacher as Karl-Heinz Drossbach and Alice Treff as Mutter, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Rheingold 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 Rheingold page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Rheingold (1978)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Rheingold change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Rheingold worth watching?
- Rheingold holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Rheingold?
- Rheingold stars Elke Haltaufderheide, Rüdiger Kirschstein, Gunther Malzacher, Alice Treff and Reinfried Keilich.
- When was Rheingold released?
- Rheingold was released in 1978, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.