Faust(1926)
Faust - Eine deutsche Volkssage
The Voice of the Tempter.
Faust 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.
Faust (1926) is a fantasy, drama and horror film directed by F. W. Murnau, released on October 14, 1926 with a runtime of 1h 46m. It stars Gösta Ekman, Emil Jannings, Camilla Horn and Frida Richard. Viewers rate it 7.9 out of 10 across 424 ratings.
- Director:
- F. W. Murnau
- Writers:
- Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, Hans Kyser, Christopher Marlowe
- Producers:
- Erich Pommer
- Cinematographer:
- Carl Hoffmann
- Composer:
- Werner R. Heymann
- Production:
- UFA, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- Status:
- Released
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Faust Cast & Crew
Main cast
Gösta Ekman
as Faust
Emil Jannings
as Mephisto
Camilla Horn
as Gretchen Marguerite
Frida Richard
as Gretchens's Mother
William Dieterle
as Valentin
Werner Fuetterer
as Erzengel
Yvette Guilbert
as Marthe Schwerdtlein
Eric Barclay
as Duke of Parma
Hanna Ralph
as Duchess of Parma
Hans Brausewetter
as Farmboy (uncredited)
- Lothar Müthel
Lothar Müthel
as Friar (uncredited)
Hertha von Walther
as (uncredited)
Key crew
Directed by F. W. Murnau, written by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, Hans Kyser and Christopher Marlowe, produced by Erich Pommer.
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Faust Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.9/10 from 424 ratings.
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Faust – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Faust online?
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Faust (1926) is available to stream on MUBI, MUBI Amazon Channel and Kino Film Collection, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Faust?
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The main cast of Faust (1926) includes Gösta Ekman, Emil Jannings, Camilla Horn, Frida Richard and William Dieterle. The film was directed by F. W. Murnau. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Faust released?
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Faust was released on October 14, 1926 and runs for 1h 46m.
Is Faust worth watching?
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Faust (1926) holds an average rating of 7.9 out of 10 from 424 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy fantasy, drama and horror films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Faust?
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Yes. The official Faust trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.