Search - The Mystery of Kaspar Hauser on DVD

MPAA Rating: NR Content Advisory: Adult Language Movie Release: 1975 DVD Release: 01/08/2002 Format: DVD - Enhanced Wide Screen Letterbox for 16x9 TV Audio Tracks: German Subtitles: English SwapaDVD Credits: 1 Number of Discs: 1 Run Time: 1 hrs 49 mins Studio: Anchor Bay Members Wishing: 2 Genres: Drama, Period Film, Psychological Drama, Biopic [feature]

German director Werner Herzog's internationally acclaimed "breakthrough" film is based on the famous story of mysterious 19th-century child genius Kasper Hauser. As played by Bruno S., Hauser shows up unannounced in the middle of a village square, frightening the populace with his bizarre behavior. He cannot talk, nor is there any indication of his parentage, thus Kaspar is immediately the object of close scrutiny from the authorities. When he finally does develop the power of speech, he reveals a highly advanced state of intelligence, as well as a seeming gift of prophecy. The winner of the 1975 Grand Jury prize at the Cannes Film Festival, Every Man for Himself and God Against All was originally released in Germany under the title Jeder für Sich und Gott Gegen Alle. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

Bruno S. - Kaspar Hauser
Brigitte Mira - Servant
Walter Ladengast - Professor Daumer

Werner Herzog's stylish drama The Enigma of Kaspar Hauser comes to DVD with a widescreen anamorphic transfer that preserves the original theatrical aspect ratio of 1.77:1. The German soundtrack is rendered in Dolby Digital Mono. English subtitles are accessible. Supplemental materials include a commentary track from Herzog, a biography of the director, and a theatrical trailer. This is welcome release from Anchor Bay. The disc is good enough, and the extras make it worthwhile for anybody with an interest in world cinema. ~ Perry Seibert, All Movie Guide