Hell on Wheels (2004): Cast & Box Office
Hell on Wheels is a 2004 documentary directed by Pepe Danquart and Werner Swiss Schweizer, starring Erik Zabel, Rolf Aldag and Dieter Ruthenberg. It runs 2 hours 3 minutes and earned $1.5 million worldwide.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 3m (123 min)
- Directors
- Pepe Danquart and Werner Swiss Schweizer
- Genre
- Documentary
- Original language
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German - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Hell on Wheels About?
The premise of Hell on Wheels without spoilers.
Hundreds of thousands line the Tour route each July while millions watch on TV as Academy‑Award winner Pepe Danquart follows riders’ fear and courage, focusing on German sprinter Erik Zabel and his loyal domestique Rolf Aldag. The film shows staff, fans and scenery—from Alps, Pyrenees, Massif Central and Paris—and weaves race history into a human story.
Hell on Wheels Cast
Erik Zabel leads the cast, with Rolf Aldag and Dieter Ruthenberg. Directed by Pepe Danquart and Werner Swiss Schweizer; 7 actors are credited in all.
- Co-director Pepe Danquart
- Co-director Werner Swiss Schweizer
- Erik Zabel as themselves
- Rolf Aldag as themselves
- Dieter Ruthenberg as themselves
- Andreas Klöden as themselves
Also Starring in Hell on Wheels
· 3 more- Steve Zampieri Themselves
- Mario Kummer Themselves
- Serge Laget Themselves
More from Pepe Danquart and Werner Swiss Schweizer
More films directed by Pepe Danquart and Werner Swiss Schweizer, best-rated first: To the Limit, Daniel Richter, Auf der anderen Seite ist das Gras viel Grüner and Run Boy Run.
Hell on Wheels Box Office
Hell on Wheels grossed $1.5 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$1.5M
- International
- $1.5M
Hell on Wheels Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Hell on Wheels.
Hell on Wheels Also Known As
Also known as “El tour infernal”.
- Also known as
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- El tour infernal
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Hell on Wheels FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, post-credit scenes and language of Hell on Wheels, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Hell on Wheels?
Hell on Wheels runs 2 hours 3 minutes (123 minutes).
When was Hell on Wheels released?
Hell on Wheels was released on June 10, 2004.
Who directed Hell on Wheels?
Hell on Wheels was directed by Pepe Danquart and Werner Swiss Schweizer.
More films by Pepe Danquart Who is in the cast of Hell on Wheels?
Hell on Wheels stars Erik Zabel, Rolf Aldag and Dieter Ruthenberg, among 7 credited actors.
How much did Hell on Wheels make at the box office?
Hell on Wheels grossed $1.5 million worldwide.
Does Hell on Wheels have a post-credit scene?
No. Hell on Wheels has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Hell on Wheels in?
The original language of Hell on Wheels is German.
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