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Faust (1926)

Movie ★ 7.9 116 min

Fantasy Drama Horror

God and Satan wager on the soul of a learned and prayerful alchemist as part of their eternal war over Earth.

F. W. Murnau Director

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Released
October 13, 1926
Runtime
116 min
Rating
NR
IMDb
tt0016847
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Cast

Gösta Ekman Gösta Ekman Faust Emil Jannings Emil Jannings Mephisto Camilla Horn Camilla Horn Gretchen Marguerite Frida Richard Frida Richard Gretchens's Mother William Dieterle William Dieterle Valentin Werner Fuetterer Werner Fuetterer Erzengel Yvette Guilbert Yvette Guilbert Marthe Schwerdtlein Eric Barclay Eric Barclay Duke of Parma Hanna Ralph Hanna Ralph Duchess of Parma Hans Brausewetter Hans Brausewetter Farmboy (uncredited) Lothar Müthel Friar (uncredited) Hertha von Walther Hertha von Walther (uncredited) Hans Rameau (uncredited) Emmy Wyda Emmy Wyda (uncredited)

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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.
Who stars in Faust?
Faust stars Gösta Ekman, Emil Jannings, Camilla Horn, Frida Richard.
When was Faust released?
Faust is a 1926 fantasy, drama, horror film.
Where can I watch Faust?
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