DRAMA . 1970 . 1h 30m . 5.4/10

The Niklashausen Journey_

Can a small group of people start a proletarian revolution, asks the "Black Monk" in a leather jacket? The medieval shepherd, Hans Boehm, claims to have been called by the Virgin Mary to create a revolt against the church and the landowners. The "Black Monk" suggests that he would have more success if he dressed up Johanna and had her appear as the Virgin Mary.

Starring Michael König, Hanna Schygulla, Rainer Werner Fassbinder

5.4/10

Rating

1h 30m

Runtime

1970

Year

Updated Feb 16, 2026

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Can a small group of people start a proletarian revolution, asks the "Black Monk" in a leather jacket? The medieval shepherd, Hans Boehm, claims to have been called by the Virgin Mary to create a revolt against the church and the landowners. The "Black Monk" suggests that he would have more success if he dressed up Johanna and had her appear as the Virgin Mary.

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Cast

Michael König stars as Hans Boehm in The Niklashausen Journey.

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Year context

The Niklashausen Journey was released 56 years ago in 1970.

Overview

Can a small group of people start a proletarian revolution, asks the "Black Monk" in a leather jacket? The medieval shepherd, Hans Boehm, claims to have been...

The Niklashausen Journey is a Drama, TV Movie film with a runtime of 1h 30m.

CAST (19)

Michael König

Hanna Schygulla

Hanna Schygulla

Rainer Werner Fassbinder

Rainer Werner Fassbinder

Schwarzer Mönch

Margit Carstensen

Margit Carstensen

Walter Sedlmayr

Walter Sedlmayr

Günther Kaufmann

Günther Kaufmann

Kurt Raab

Ingrid Caven

Schreiendes Mädchen

Peer Raben

FM

Franz Maron

Karl Scheydt

Peter Berling

CE

Carla Egerer

Michael Fengler

Michael Fengler

SG

Sigi Graue

Magdalena Montezuma

Magdalena Montezuma

Elga Sorbas

DETAILS

Release

October 26, 1970

Status

Released

Runtime

90 min (1h 30m)

Country

Germany

Rating

5.4/10 (8 votes)

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is The Niklashausen Journey about?

Can a small group of people start a proletarian revolution, asks the "Black Monk" in a leather jacket? The medieval shepherd, Hans Boehm, claims to have been called by the Virgin Mary to create a revolt against the church and the landowners. The "Black Monk" suggests that he would have more success if he dressed up Johanna and had her appear as the Virgin Mary.

How long is The Niklashausen Journey?

The Niklashausen Journey has a runtime of 90 minutes (1h 30m).

Who stars in The Niklashausen Journey?

The cast of The Niklashausen Journey includes Michael König, Hanna Schygulla, Rainer Werner Fassbinder, Margit Carstensen, Walter Sedlmayr.

What is the rating of The Niklashausen Journey?

The Niklashausen Journey has a rating of 5.4 out of 10 based on 8 votes on TMDB.

GENRES (2)

Drama TV Movie