Faust
"The Voice of the Tempter."
Originally released in 1926. Faust is a fantasy/drama film. directed by F. W. Murnau.
Starring Gösta Ekman, Emil Jannings, and Camilla Horn
Synopsis
God and Satan wager on the soul of a learned and prayerful alchemist as part of their eternal war over Earth.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 13, 1926
99 years ago
Runtime
1h 56m
116 minutes total
User Rating
7.9/10
Great (381 votes)
Language
German
Original language
Country
Germany
Production
Director
Top Cast
Gösta Ekman
as Faust
Emil Jannings
as Mephisto
Camilla Horn
as Gretchen Marguerite
Frida Richard
as Gretchens's Mother
William Dieterle
as Valentin
Werner Fuetterer
as Erzengel
Yvette Guilbert
as Marthe Schwerdtlein
Eric Barclay
as Duke of Parma
Hanna Ralph
as Duchess of Parma
Hans Brausewetter
as Farmboy (uncredited)
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- DE
Production Companies
- UFA
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Faust about?
God and Satan wager on the soul of a learned and prayerful alchemist as part of their eternal war over Earth.
Who directed Faust?
Faust was directed by F. W. Murnau.
How long is Faust?
Faust has a runtime of 1 hours and 56 minutes (116 minutes total).
When was Faust released?
Faust was released on October 13, 1926 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Faust?
The main cast of Faust includes Gösta Ekman, Emil Jannings, Camilla Horn, Frida Richard, William Dieterle.
Is Faust worth watching?
Faust has a user rating of 7.9/10 based on 381 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.