Destiny(1921)
Der müde Tod
Love is Stronger Than Death
Destiny Synopsis
As a young couple stops and rests in a small village inn, the man is abducted by Death and sequestered behind a huge doorless, windowless wall. The woman poisons herself in order to join him and is met by Death, who gives her three opportunities to prove that love is stronger than death, thereby freeing her beloved from his fate.
Destiny (1921) is a drama, fantasy and thriller film directed by Fritz Lang, released on October 6, 1921 with a runtime of 1h 38m. It stars Lil Dagover, Walter Janssen, Bernhard Goetzke and Hans Sternberg. Viewers rate it 7.4 out of 10 across 179 ratings.
- Director:
- Fritz Lang
- Writers:
- Fritz Lang, Thea von Harbou
- Cinematographer:
- Hermann Saalfrank
- Production:
- Decla-Bioscop
- Status:
- Released
Destiny (1921) Trailer
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Destiny Videos & Clips
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DER MÜDE TOD (AKA Destiny) Masters of Cinema Trailer
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Destiny Cast & Crew
Main cast
Lil Dagover
as Young Woman / Zobeide / Mona Fiametta / Tiao Tsien
Walter Janssen
as Young Man / Frank / Gianfrancesco / Liang
Bernhard Goetzke
as Death / El Mot / Archer
Hans Sternberg
as Mayor
- Karl Rückert
Karl Rückert
as Reverend
Max Adalbert
as Notary / Chancellor
Wilhelm Diegelmann
as Doctor
- Erich Pabst
Erich Pabst
as Teacher
Karl Platen
as Pharmacist
Hermann Picha
as Taylor
Paul Rehkopf
as Gravedigger
- Max Pfeiffer
Max Pfeiffer
as Night Watchman
Key crew
Directed by Fritz Lang, written by Fritz Lang and Thea von Harbou.
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Destiny Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.4/10 from 179 ratings.
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Destiny – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Destiny online?
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Destiny (1921) is available to stream on FlixFling and Kino Film Collection, and to rent or buy from FlixFling. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Destiny?
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The main cast of Destiny (1921) includes Lil Dagover, Walter Janssen, Bernhard Goetzke, Hans Sternberg and Karl Rückert. The film was directed by Fritz Lang. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Destiny released?
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Destiny was released on October 6, 1921 and runs for 1h 38m.
Is Destiny worth watching?
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Destiny (1921) holds an average rating of 7.4 out of 10 from 179 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, fantasy and thriller films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Destiny?
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