Michael Kohlhaas - The Rebel

In medieval times, a horse merchant is forced by a noble to leave part of his stock as payment for crossing his land. Upon returning, he finds his horses near death, and when the noble refuses to compensate him, the merchant fights unsuccessfully against the injustice.

Director

Volker Schlöndorff

Writers

Volker Schlöndorff, Clement Biddle Wood, Edward Bond, Heinrich von Kleist

Released

April 11, 1969

Language

German