Rhinegold (1978) DVD-R

Starring: Elke Haltaufderheide, Rüdiger Kirschstein, Günther Malzacher, Alice Treff, Reinfried Keilich, Alfred Baarovy, Petra Maria Grühn, Franz Zimmermann, Ulrike Quien
Directed by: Niklaus Schilling
Print: Color
Runtime: 91 minutes
Genre: Drama
Language: German, English subtitles

*Rheingold* (1978) is a West German drama directed by Niklaus Schilling. The film follows Elisabeth Drossbach (Elke Haltaufderheide), a wealthy and disenchanted woman who embarks on a journey aboard the "Rheingold," a luxurious high-speed train traveling along the Rhine River. During the trip, she reunites with her former lover, Wolfgang Friedrichs (Rüdiger Kirschstein), now working as a waiter. Their rekindled romance sets off a chain of events that leads to a confrontation with her husband, Karl-Heinz Drossbach (Günther Malzacher), culminating in a tragic and fatal showdown. The film explores themes of infidelity, desire, and the complexities of human relationships.