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Release Year1971
Runtime1h 34m
LanguageGerman
CertificationNR
GenresDrama, Western
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DirectorVolker Vogeler
WritersUlf Miehe, Volker Vogeler
TypeFeature Film
Rating8.0 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsJaider, the Lonely Hunter
About Jaider, the Lonely Hunter
When Jaider has to illegally poach in order to feed the citizens of a poor Alpine town, he gets into a blood-soaked conflict with the German authorities.
Directed by Volker Vogeler, Jaider, the Lonely Hunter leans on a strong ensemble — Gottfried John, Rolf Zacher, Sigi Graue — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 1971.
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