Mephisto(1981)
Mephisto Synopsis
A German stage actor finds unexpected success and mixed blessings in the popularity of his performance in a Faustian play as the Nazis take power in pre-WWII Germany. As his associates and friends flee or are ground under by the Nazi terror, the popularity of his character supercedes his own existence until he finds that his best performance is keeping up appearances for his Nazi patrons.
Mephisto (1981) is a drama film directed by István Szabó, released on February 11, 1981 with a runtime of 2h 25m. It stars Klaus Maria Brandauer, Krystyna Janda, Ildikó Bánsági and Rolf Hoppe. Viewers rate it 7.3 out of 10 across 154 ratings.
- Director:
- István Szabó
- Writers:
- Péter Dobai, Klaus Mann, István Szabó
- Producers:
- Manfred Durniok
- Cinematographer:
- Lajos Koltai
- Composer:
- Zdenkó Tamássy
- Production:
- Mafilm, Objektív Film, ARD
- Status:
- Released
Mephisto (1981) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Mephisto before you stream it.
Mephisto Cast & Crew
Main cast
Klaus Maria Brandauer
as Hendrik Höfgen
Krystyna Janda
as Barbara Bruckner
Ildikó Bánsági
as Nicoletta von Niebuhr
Rolf Hoppe
as Tábornagy
Karin Boyd
as Juliette Martens
- György Cserhalmi
György Cserhalmi
as Hans Miklas
Péter Andorai
as Otto Ulrichs
Christine Harbort
as Lotte Lindenthal
Tamás Major
as Oskar Kroge, színigazgató
Ildikó Kishonti
as Dora Martin, primadonna
- Mária Bisztrai
Mária Bisztrai
as Motzné, tragika
Sándor Lukács
as Rolf Bonetti, bonviván
Key crew
Directed by István Szabó, written by Péter Dobai, Klaus Mann and István Szabó, produced by Manfred Durniok.
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Mephisto Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.3/10 from 154 ratings.
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Mephisto – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Mephisto online?
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Mephisto (1981) is available to stream on Kino Film Collection, and to rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Mephisto?
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The main cast of Mephisto (1981) includes Klaus Maria Brandauer, Krystyna Janda, Ildikó Bánsági, Rolf Hoppe and Karin Boyd. The film was directed by István Szabó. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Mephisto released?
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Mephisto was released on February 11, 1981 and runs for 2h 25m.
Is Mephisto worth watching?
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Mephisto (1981) holds an average rating of 7.3 out of 10 from 154 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Mephisto?
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Yes. The official Mephisto trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.