Der Geisterzug (1957): cast, story & where to watch
1957 · Film · ★ 5.3
Released in 1957, Der Geisterzug is a drama, crime and mystery film directed by Rainer Wolffhardt, running about 65 minutes.
What it’s about. Lashing rain, thunderstorms, fog and a godforsaken, eerie train station: the mood among the six travelers who have to wait for their connecting train here in the middle of the night is extremely tense. In keeping with the gloomy scenery, the station master also tells his involuntary guests the story of the ghost train ...
Who’s in it. Der Geisterzug stars Karl-Georg Saebisch as Saul Hodgkins, Kurt Haars as John Sterling, Otto Stern as Herbert Price and Käthe Lindenberg as Miss Bourne, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, Der Geisterzug has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Der Geisterzug page.
If you liked it. Fans of Der Geisterzug tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Der Geisterzug (1957)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Der Geisterzug change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Der Geisterzug worth watching?
- Der Geisterzug holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, crime and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Der Geisterzug?
- Der Geisterzug stars Karl-Georg Saebisch, Kurt Haars, Otto Stern, Käthe Lindenberg and Günther Neutze.
- When was Der Geisterzug released?
- Der Geisterzug was released in 1957, with a runtime of about 65 minutes.