Faust
1926, German. Directed by F. W. Murnau.
The Voice of the Tempter.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 46m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- German
- Rated
- NR
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FilmtapCast & crew
- F. W. MurnauDirector
- Gösta EkmanFaust
- Emil JanningsMephisto
- Camilla HornGretchen Marguerite
- Frida RichardGretchens's Mother
- William DieterleValentin
- Werner FuettererErzengel
- Yvette GuilbertMarthe Schwerdtlein
- Eric BarclayDuke of Parma
- Hanna RalphDuchess of Parma
- Hans BrausewetterFarmboy (uncredited)
- Lothar MüthelFriar (uncredited)
- Hertha von Walther(uncredited)
Details
- Released
- 14 October 1926
- Original title
- Faust - Eine deutsche Volkssage
- Country
- Germany
- Written by
- Hans Kyser
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Faust: quick answers
Is Faust worth watching?
Our verdict is Absolute Cinema: Drop everything and watch it. It scores 7.9/10 from 425 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Faust?
Faust runs 106 minutes (1h 46m).
Does Faust have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Faust. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Is Faust suitable for kids?
Faust is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Where can I watch Faust?
Faust is streaming on MUBI, MUBI Amazon Channel.
What movies are like Faust?
If you liked Faust, try Dante's Inferno, Die Nibelungen: Kriemhild's Revenge, Die Nibelungen: Siegfried.
Who directed Faust?
Faust (1926) was directed by F. W. Murnau and stars Gösta Ekman, Emil Jannings, Camilla Horn.