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The Niklashausen Journey (1970): Cast

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The Niklashausen Journey is a 1970 drama starring Michael König as Hans Boehm, Hanna Schygulla and Rainer Werner Fassbinder. It runs 1 hour 30 minutes.

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The Niklashausen Journey (1970) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 30m (90 min)
Genre
Drama
Original language
German
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Niklashausen Journey About?

The premise of The Niklashausen Journey without spoilers.

Clad in a leather jacket, the enigmatic “Black Monk” asks whether a tiny band can spark a proletarian revolution. In a medieval setting, shepherd Hans Boehm insists the Virgin Mary summoned him to lead an uprising against the entrenched church and landowners. The monk suggests their cause would succeed if Johanna were dressed as the Virgin Mary to rally the people.

The Niklashausen Journey Themes & Keywords

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Cast & crew

The Niklashausen Journey Cast & Characters

Michael König leads the cast as Hans Boehm, with Hanna Schygulla as Johanna and Rainer Werner Fassbinder as Schwarzer Mönch.

Details

The Niklashausen Journey Also Known As

7 alternative titles, including “Le Voyage à Niklashausen” and “A Viagem a Niklashauer”.

Also known as
  • Le Voyage à Niklashausen
  • A Viagem a Niklashauer
  • Il viaggio a Niklashausen
  • El viaje a Niklashauser
  • Поездка в Никласхаузер
  • Podróż Niklashausera
  • 尼克劳斯豪森之旅

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FAQ

The Niklashausen Journey FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The Niklashausen Journey, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Niklashausen Journey?

The Niklashausen Journey runs 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).

When was The Niklashausen Journey released?

The Niklashausen Journey was released on October 26, 1970.

Who is in the cast of The Niklashausen Journey?

The Niklashausen Journey stars Michael König as Hans Boehm, Hanna Schygulla as Johanna and Rainer Werner Fassbinder as Schwarzer Mönch, among 19 credited actors.

Does The Niklashausen Journey have a post-credit scene?

No. The Niklashausen Journey has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is The Niklashausen Journey in?

The original language of The Niklashausen Journey is German.

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