Destiny
1921, German. Directed by Fritz Lang.
Love is Stronger Than Death
As a young couple stops and rests in a small village inn, the man is abducted by Death and sequestered behind a huge doorless, windowless wall. The woman poisons herself in order to join him and is met by Death, who gives her three opportunities to prove that love is stronger than death, thereby freeing her beloved from his fate.
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- German
- Rated
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Cast & crew
- Fritz LangDirector
- Lil DagoverYoung Woman / Zobeide / Mona Fiametta / Tiao Tsien
- Walter JanssenYoung Man / Frank / Gianfrancesco / Liang
- Bernhard GoetzkeDeath / El Mot / Archer
- Hans SternbergMayor
- Karl RückertReverend
- Max AdalbertNotary / Chancellor
- Wilhelm DiegelmannDoctor
- Erich PabstTeacher
- Karl PlatenPharmacist
- Hermann PichaTaylor
- Paul RehkopfGravedigger
- Max PfeifferNight Watchman
Details
- Released
- 6 October 1921
- Original title
- Der müde Tod
- Country
- Germany
- Written by
- Fritz Lang, Thea von Harbou
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Destiny: quick answers
Is Destiny worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.4/10 from 180 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Destiny?
Destiny runs 98 minutes (1h 38m).
Does Destiny have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Destiny. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Is Destiny suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for Destiny yet.
What movies are like Destiny?
If you liked Destiny, try One & Two, Fear X, The Truth About Emanuel.
Who directed Destiny?
Destiny (1921) was directed by Fritz Lang and stars Lil Dagover, Walter Janssen, Bernhard Goetzke.