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Key Details

Release StatusReleased
Release Date1926-10-13
Languagede
Runtime1h 56m
Production

UFA, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

7.9(413)
•1926•1h 56m

Faust

"The Voice of the Tempter."

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Overview

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

Director
F. W. Murnau
Writing & Screenplay
Hans Kyser
Cinematography
Carl Hoffmann

Principal Cast

14 credited
Gösta Ekman
Gösta EkmanFaust
Emil Jannings
Emil JanningsMephisto
Camilla Horn
Camilla HornGretchen Marguerite
Frida Richard
Frida RichardGretchens's Mother
William Dieterle
William DieterleValentin
Werner Fuetterer
Werner FuettererErzengel
Yvette Guilbert
Yvette GuilbertMarthe Schwerdtlein
Eric Barclay
Eric BarclayDuke of Parma
Hanna Ralph
Hanna RalphDuchess of Parma
Hans Brausewetter
Hans BrausewetterFarmboy (uncredited)

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