Janus Head(1972)
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Janus Head Synopsis
World-famous geneticist Professor Hülsenbeck is a man of integrity who refuses to mix science and political gain. When his findings are being used to harm humanity, he immigrates to the USA in 1933 in protest against Nazi racial politics.
Janus Head (1972) is a drama film directed by Kurt Maetzig, released on September 1, 1972 with a runtime of 1h 35m. It stars Armin Mueller-Stahl, Katja Paryla, Viktor Avdyushko and Galina Polskikh. Viewers rate it 9.0 out of 10 across 1 ratings.
- Director:
- Kurt Maetzig
- Writers:
- Hans-Albert Pederzani, Helfried Schreiter
- Cinematographer:
- Werner Bergmann
- Composer:
- Karl-Ernst Sasse
- Production:
- DEFA-Studio für Spielfilme, Künstlerische Arbeitsgruppe "Johannisthal"
- Status:
- Released
Janus Head Cast & Crew
Main cast
Armin Mueller-Stahl
as Dr. Brock
Katja Paryla
as Vera Brock
Viktor Avdyushko
as Slatkow
Galina Polskikh
as Walja Slatkowa
Norbert Christian
as Professor Hülsenbeck
Mathilde Danegger
as Clara Hülsenbeck
- Valeria Marian
Valeria Marian
as Kari
Fred Delmare
as Professor Bergmann
- Daniela Golz
Daniela Golz
as Baby
- Werner Ehrlicher
Werner Ehrlicher
as Werner Bengsdorf
Ursula Am-Ende
as Gerti Bengsdorf
- Harald Hauser
Harald Hauser
as Rice
Key crew
Directed by Kurt Maetzig, written by Hans-Albert Pederzani and Helfried Schreiter.
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Janus Head Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 9.0/10 from 1 ratings.
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Janus Head – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Janus Head online?
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Who stars in Janus Head?
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The main cast of Janus Head (1972) includes Armin Mueller-Stahl, Katja Paryla, Viktor Avdyushko, Galina Polskikh and Norbert Christian. The film was directed by Kurt Maetzig. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Janus Head released?
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Janus Head was released on September 1, 1972 and runs for 1h 35m.
Is Janus Head worth watching?
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Janus Head (1972) holds an average rating of 9.0 out of 10 from 1 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.