The Head of Janus
1920, German. Directed by F. W. Murnau.
Two opposing characters are hidden in the person of the inconspicuous London gentleman Dr. Warren and Janus. A lost film.
- Runtime
- 1h 47m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- German
- Rated
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- Released
- 26 August 1920
- Original title
- Der Janus-Kopf
- Country
- Germany
- Written by
- Hans Janowitz
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What The Head of Janus is based on
The Head of Janus is based on Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde (1886) by Robert Louis Stevenson.
1886
Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde
By Robert Louis Stevenson
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The Head of Janus runs 107 minutes (1h 47m).
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Which OTT platform is The Head of Janus on?
The Head of Janus isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 26 August 1920. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Head of Janus?
If you liked The Head of Janus, try Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, The Woman in Black.
Who directed The Head of Janus?
The Head of Janus (1920) was directed by F. W. Murnau and stars Conrad Veidt, Magnus Stifter, Margarete Schlegel.
What is The Head of Janus based on?
The Head of Janus is based on Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde (1886) by Robert Louis Stevenson.