Movie

The Black Rider

19902h 0m

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Good to know

Director: Theo Janssen, Ralph Quinke
Release date: 1990-06-01
Runtime: 2h 0m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: Germany

About The Black Rider

The Black Rider is a 1990 movie in the Documentary genre, directed by Theo Janssen and Ralph Quinke, starring Tom Waits, Robert Wilson and William S. Burroughs. It has a runtime of 2 hours 0 minutes. Below you can see where to watch The Black Rider in Ireland — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

A behind-the-scenes documentary of "The Black Rider/Der schwarze Reiter" or "The Black Rider: The Casting of the Magic Bullets" a "musical fable" in the avant-garde tradition created through the collaboration of theatre director Robert Wilson, musician Tom Waits, and writer William S. Burroughs. The story is based on a German folktale called "Der Freischütz", which had previously been made into an opera by Carl Maria von Weber. Here we meet the makers and the ensemble of the Thalia Theater production in Hamburg that opened on March 31, 1990.

Cast

Tom Waits

Himself

Robert Wilson

Himself

William S. Burroughs

Himself

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Black Rider in Ireland?+

The Black Rider is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Ireland. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is The Black Rider on Netflix?+

The Black Rider is not on Netflix in Ireland right now.

How long is The Black Rider?+

The Black Rider has a runtime of 2 hours 0 minutes (120 minutes).

Who stars in The Black Rider?+

The Black Rider stars Tom Waits, Robert Wilson and William S. Burroughs.

When did The Black Rider come out?+

The Black Rider is a 1990 movie directed by Theo Janssen and Ralph Quinke.

What genre is The Black Rider?+

The Black Rider is Documentary film.

Who directed The Black Rider?+

The Black Rider was directed by Theo Janssen and Ralph Quinke.