Hexen (1954): cast, story & where to watch
1954 · Film
Released in 1954, Hexen is a comedy and drama film directed by Helmut Spieß, running about 100 minutes.
What it’s about. Germany in 1949: The residents of the Thuringian village Hunsdorf are still heavily influenced by archaic superstition and explain unusual events with preternatural powers. The same happens when pigs again and again disappear from different farmyards. The village residents firmly believe that witches are the reason for this mystery. Not even police detective Kühlemann who is sent to Hunsdorf is able to dissuade them from their superstition. Thus, the farmers think his investigation is aimless and they do not support him at all. With a lot of patience and well-made arguments he finally convinces little Peter that there are no witches. Next, Peter’s grandfather and teacher Marianne take Kühlemann’s side. With their support, the police detective eventually finds out the truth and is able to put a stop to the gang of crooks that had been stealing the pigs.
Who’s in it. Hexen stars Lothar Blumhagen as Werner Kühlemann, Alfred Maack as August Bast, Helene Riechers as Milda Bast and Albert Garbe as Bürgermeister Seidel-Großkopf, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Hexen page.
If you liked it. Fans of Hexen tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Hexen (1954)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Hexen change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Hexen?
- Hexen stars Lothar Blumhagen, Alfred Maack, Helene Riechers, Albert Garbe and Heinz Triebel.
- When was Hexen released?
- Hexen was released in 1954, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.