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Faust (1926)

The Voice of the Tempter.

  • Oct 14, 1926
  • 1h 46m
  • NR

7.9/10

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426 votes on TMDB

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About This Movie

Faust is a 1926 fantasy and drama film directed by F. W. Murnau. Its leading cast includes Gösta Ekman, Emil Jannings and Camilla Horn. It runs for 1 hour 46 minutes. Its original language is German.

Synopsis

Murnau’s epic adaptation of Goethe’s tragedy stands with Fritz Lang’s Metropolis among the supreme achievements of German silent cinema. Gösta Ekman plays the alchemist who, his faith shaken in a time of plague, is offered the gift of healing and eternal youth… in exchange for his soul.

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Before You Pick

Time needed
1 hour 46 minutes
Age rating (US)
NR
Language
German (subtitles or a dub may be needed)
Audience signal
7.9/10 from 426 TMDB votes

Trailer

faust 1926 trailer · plays from YouTube

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Cast

  • Gösta Ekman Faust
  • Emil Jannings Mephisto
  • Camilla Horn Gretchen Marguerite
  • Frida Richard Gretchens's Mother
  • William Dieterle Valentin
  • Werner Fuetterer Erzengel
  • Yvette Guilbert Marthe Schwerdtlein
  • Eric Barclay Duke of Parma
  • Hanna Ralph Duchess of Parma
  • Hans Brausewetter Farmboy (uncredited)
  • Lothar Müthel Friar (uncredited)
  • Hertha von Walther (uncredited)
  • Hans Rameau (uncredited)
  • Emmy Wyda (uncredited)

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