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After the death of his father, the ambitious farmhand Hauke Haien works his way up to become the successor to the old dyke count, whose daughter Elke he marries. He develops plans for the construction of a new dyke to provide better protection against storm surges, but encounters resistance and inertia from the villagers, who superstitiously suspect him of being in league with the devil. As a heavy storm approaches, he chases towards the floods with his white horse...
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Der Schimmelreiter
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How long is Der Schimmelreiter?
Der Schimmelreiter has a runtime of 1h 36m (1 hour and 36 minutes).
Who directed Der Schimmelreiter?
Der Schimmelreiter was directed by Alfred Weidenmann and released in 1978.
What genre is Der Schimmelreiter?
Der Schimmelreiter is a Drama film (1978).
Who stars in Der Schimmelreiter?
The cast of Der Schimmelreiter includes John Phillip Law, Anita Ekström, Gert Fröbe, Dirk Galuba, Vera Tschechowa.
What is the TMDB rating for Der Schimmelreiter?
Der Schimmelreiter has a TMDB rating of 8.0/10 based on 1 votes.
