Faust(1926)
The Voice of the Tempter.
Synopsis
Murnau’s epic adaptation of Goethe’s tragedy stands with Fritz Lang’s Metropolis among the supreme achievements of German silent cinema. Gösta Ekman plays the alchemist who, his faith shaken in a time of plague, is offered the gift of healing and eternal youth… in exchange for his soul.
Directed by F. W. Murnau
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Cast
Gösta Ekman
Faust
Emil Jannings
Mephisto
Camilla Horn
Gretchen Marguerite
Frida Richard
Gretchens's Mother
William Dieterle
Valentin
Werner Fuetterer
Erzengel
Yvette Guilbert
Marthe Schwerdtlein
Eric Barclay
Duke of Parma
Hanna Ralph
Duchess of Parma
Hans Brausewetter
Farmboy (uncredited)
Lothar Müthel
Friar (uncredited)
Hertha von Walther
(uncredited)
Hans Rameau
(uncredited)
Emmy Wyda
(uncredited)
Faust — frequently asked questions
Where can I watch Faust?+
Faust is available to stream on Kino Film Collection, JustWatch TV, Kanopy, Darkroom, Fawesome, Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country and changes over time.
When did Faust come out?+
Faust was released in 1926.
How long is Faust?+
Faust runs for 106 minutes (1 hour and 46 minutes).
Who directed Faust?+
Faust was directed by F. W. Murnau.
Who stars in Faust?+
Faust stars Gösta Ekman, Emil Jannings, Camilla Horn, Frida Richard and William Dieterle.
Is Faust worth watching?+
Faust holds a 7.9/10 rating from 416 TMDB users, and is best suited to fans of fantasy, drama and horror.
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