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Ballad of a Righteous Merchant (2017): Cast

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Ballad of a Righteous Merchant is a 2017 documentary starring Werner Herzog, Herbert Golder and Willem Dafoe. It runs 1 hour 2 minutes.

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Ballad of a Righteous Merchant (2017) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 2m (62 min)
Genre
Documentary
Original language
English
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The story

What Is Ballad of a Righteous Merchant About?

The premise of Ballad of a Righteous Merchant without spoilers.

This documentary explores the creation of Werner Herzog’s 2009 film, My Son, My Son, What Have Ye Done, offering a revealing look into the director's methods and artistic process. The feature film was inspired by a true story of an actor who tragically committed the crime he was portraying in a stage production – murdering his mother. Filmed by Herbert Golder, the documentary unveils Herzog’s personal life, highlighting the solitude and introspection that shape his distinctive filmmaking style and approach to his craft.

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Cast & crew

Ballad of a Righteous Merchant Cast

Werner Herzog leads the cast, with Herbert Golder and Willem Dafoe.

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Ballad of a Righteous Merchant FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, cast and post-credit scenes of Ballad of a Righteous Merchant, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Ballad of a Righteous Merchant?

Ballad of a Righteous Merchant runs 1 hour 2 minutes (62 minutes).

When was Ballad of a Righteous Merchant released?

Ballad of a Righteous Merchant was released on August 1, 2017.

Who is in the cast of Ballad of a Righteous Merchant?

Ballad of a Righteous Merchant stars Werner Herzog, Herbert Golder and Willem Dafoe, among 15 credited actors.

Does Ballad of a Righteous Merchant have a post-credit scene?

No. Ballad of a Righteous Merchant has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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