The Magic Mountain
Originally released in 1982. The Magic Mountain is a drama film. directed by Hans W. Geißendörfer. With a runtime of 2h 26m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Christoph Eichhorn, Marie-France Pisier, and Flavio Bucci
Synopsis
Hans Castorp, fresh from university and about to become a civil engineer, comes to the Sanatorium Berghof in the Swiss Alps to visit his cousin Joachim, an army officer, who is recovering there from tuberculosis. Intending to remain at the Berghof for three weeks, Hans is gradually contaminated by the morbid atmosphere pervading the place. Wishing very much to be considered a patient like the others, he achieves his ends and stays in the sanatorium for ...seven years. During this time, he has enough time to take part in the furious philosophical debates pitting against each other Settembrini, a secular humanist, and Naphta, a totalitarian Jesuit. And to fall in love with the beautiful but enigmatic Clawdia Chauchat. When he is finally discharged in 1914 - along with all the other patients - it is only to plunge into the horrors of World War I.
Quick Facts
Release Date
February 25, 1982
43 years ago
Runtime
2h 26m
146 minutes total
User Rating
6.0/10
Good (12 votes)
Language
German
Original language
Country
Germany
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Director
Top Cast
Christoph Eichhorn
as Hans Castorp
Marie-France Pisier
as Clawdia Chauchat
Flavio Bucci
as Ludovico Settembrini
Charles Aznavour
as Naphta
Rod Steiger
as Mynher Peperkorn
Hans Christian Blech
as Hofrat Behrens
Alexander Radszun
as Joachim Ziemßen
Margot Hielscher
as Frau Stöhr
Gudrun Gabriel
as Frl. Marusja
Ann Zacharias
as Frl. Elly
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- DE
Production Companies
- Opera Film Produzione
- Gaumont
- Franz Seitz Filmproduktion
- Iduna Film Produktiongesellschaft
- ZDF
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Magic Mountain about?
Hans Castorp, fresh from university and about to become a civil engineer, comes to the Sanatorium Berghof in the Swiss Alps to visit his cousin Joachim, an army officer, who is recovering there fro...
Who directed The Magic Mountain?
The Magic Mountain was directed by Hans W. Geißendörfer.
How long is The Magic Mountain?
The Magic Mountain has a runtime of 2 hours and 26 minutes (146 minutes total).
When was The Magic Mountain released?
The Magic Mountain was released on February 25, 1982 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Magic Mountain?
The main cast of The Magic Mountain includes Christoph Eichhorn, Marie-France Pisier, Flavio Bucci, Charles Aznavour, Rod Steiger.