Rheingold (1978): Cast
Rheingold is a 1978 film directed by Niklaus Schilling, starring Elke Haltaufderheide as Elisabeth Drossbach, Alice Treff and Gunther Malzacher. It runs 1 hour 31 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 31m (91 min)
- Director
- Niklaus Schilling
- Original language
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German - Studio
- Visual Filmproduktion
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Rheingold About?
The premise of Rheingold without spoilers.
Elisabeth, a mature, affluent but restless woman, boards the 1970s first‑class high‑speed train “Rheingold” that runs along the Rhine. Aboard, she encounters her former schoolmate and past lover, now a waiter, and their old passion reignites. Meanwhile, her husband, a busy politician, discovers the affair and races to intercept the train, setting the stage for a dramatic showdown.
Rheingold Themes & Keywords
· 25 tags- woman
- man
- wife
- husband
- passenger
- train passenger
- set on train
- taxi driver
- driving
- driving a car
- man driving a car
- motor vehicle
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- car
- german car
- taxi
- mercedes benz
- mercedes benz motor vehicle
- mercedes benz car
- death
- stabbed to death
- murder
- murderer
- school
- train
- jealousy
Rheingold Cast & Characters
Elke Haltaufderheide leads the cast as Elisabeth Drossbach, with Alice Treff as Mutter and Gunther Malzacher as Karl-Heinz Drossbach. Directed by Niklaus Schilling; 8 actors are credited in all.
- Director Niklaus Schilling
- Elke Haltaufderheide as Elisabeth Drossbach
- Alice Treff as Mutter
- Gunther Malzacher as Karl-Heinz Drossbach
- Alfred Baarovy as Astrologe
Also Starring in Rheingold
· 4 more- Rüdiger Kirschstein Wolfgang Friedrichs
- Reinfried Keilich Erfinder
- Petra Maria Grühn junge Frau
- Franz Zimmermann Großvater
Cars in Rheingold
9 cars on screen, including the 1973 Mercedes-Benz 280 SE W116 and the 1973 Mercedes-Benz 350 SE W116.
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1973 Mercedes-Benz 280 SE W116 Main role -
1973 Mercedes-Benz 350 SE W116 Important role -
1968 BMW 2000 Minor role -
1968 Mercedes-Benz W115 Background role
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Rheingold FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Rheingold, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Rheingold?
Rheingold runs 1 hour 31 minutes (91 minutes).
When was Rheingold released?
Rheingold was released on February 24, 1978.
Who directed Rheingold?
Rheingold was directed by Niklaus Schilling.
Who is in the cast of Rheingold?
Rheingold stars Elke Haltaufderheide as Elisabeth Drossbach, Alice Treff as Mutter and Gunther Malzacher as Karl-Heinz Drossbach, among 8 credited actors.
Does Rheingold have a post-credit scene?
No. Rheingold has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Rheingold in?
The original language of Rheingold is German.
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