Mephisto
Originally released in 1981. Mephisto is a drama film. directed by István Szabó. With a runtime of 2h 25m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Klaus Maria Brandauer, Krystyna Janda, and Ildikó Bánsági
Synopsis
A German stage actor finds unexpected success and mixed blessings in the popularity of his performance in a Faustian play as the Nazis take power in pre-WWII Germany. As his associates and friends flee or are ground under by the Nazi terror, the popularity of his character supercedes his own existence until he finds that his best performance is keeping up appearances for his Nazi patrons.
Quick Facts
Release Date
February 11, 1981
44 years ago
Runtime
2h 25m
145 minutes total
User Rating
7.2/10
Great (141 votes)
Language
German
Original language
Country
Germany
+ 1 more
Director
Top Cast
Klaus Maria Brandauer
as Hendrik Höfgen
Krystyna Janda
as Barbara Bruckner
Ildikó Bánsági
as Nicoletta von Niebuhr
Rolf Hoppe
as Tábornagy
Karin Boyd
as Juliette Martens
György Cserhalmi
as Hans Miklas
Péter Andorai
as Otto Ulrichs
Christine Harbort
as Lotte Lindenthal
Tamás Major
as Oskar Kroge, színigazgató
Ildikó Kishonti
as Dora Martin, primadonna
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- DE
Production Companies
- Mafilm
- Objektív Film
- ARD
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mephisto about?
A German stage actor finds unexpected success and mixed blessings in the popularity of his performance in a Faustian play as the Nazis take power in pre-WWII Germany. As his associates and friends ...
Who directed Mephisto?
Mephisto was directed by István Szabó.
How long is Mephisto?
Mephisto has a runtime of 2 hours and 25 minutes (145 minutes total).
When was Mephisto released?
Mephisto was released on February 11, 1981 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Mephisto?
The main cast of Mephisto includes Klaus Maria Brandauer, Krystyna Janda, Ildikó Bánsági, Rolf Hoppe, Karin Boyd.
Is Mephisto worth watching?
Mephisto has a user rating of 7.2/10 based on 141 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.