The Burning Soil
Originally released in 1922. The Burning Soil is a drama film. directed by F. W. Murnau.
Starring Werner Krauss, Eugen Klöpfer, and Vladimir Gajdarov
Synopsis
When farmer Rog dies, his eldest Peter takes over the farm while his youngest Johannes is determined for a better life: he becomes secretary to Count Rudenberg and starts courting his daughter Gerda. When he learns that the Count, who is terminally ill, has bequeathed a piece of land under which lies a petroleum field to his second wife, he courts her instead.
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 3, 1922
103 years ago
Runtime
1h 38m
98 minutes total
User Rating
6.3/10
Good (22 votes)
Language
German
Original language
Country
Germany
Production
Director
Top Cast
Werner Krauss
as Der alte Rog / Old Rog
Eugen Klöpfer
as Peter Rog
Vladimir Gajdarov
as Johannes Rog
Eduard von Winterstein
as Graf Rudenburg / Count Rudenburg
Lya De Putti
as Gerda, Rudenburgs Tochter / Gerda, Rudenburg's daughter
Stella Arbenina
as Helga, Rudenburgs zweite Frau / Helga, Rudenburg's 2nd wife
Alfred Abel
as Ludwig von Lellewel
Eugen Rex
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- DE
Production Companies
- Deulig Film
- Goron Film
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Burning Soil about?
When farmer Rog dies, his eldest Peter takes over the farm while his youngest Johannes is determined for a better life: he becomes secretary to Count Rudenberg and starts courting his daughter Gerd...
Who directed The Burning Soil?
The Burning Soil was directed by F. W. Murnau.
How long is The Burning Soil?
The Burning Soil has a runtime of 1 hours and 38 minutes (98 minutes total).
When was The Burning Soil released?
The Burning Soil was released on March 3, 1922 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Burning Soil?
The main cast of The Burning Soil includes Werner Krauss, Eugen Klöpfer, Vladimir Gajdarov, Eduard von Winterstein, Lya De Putti.