The Head of Janus(1920)
Der Janus-Kopf
The Head of Janus Synopsis
Two opposing characters are hidden in the person of the inconspicuous London gentleman Dr. Warren and Janus.
The Head of Janus (1920) is a horror and drama film directed by F. W. Murnau, released on August 26, 1920 with a runtime of 1h 47m. It stars Conrad Veidt, Magnus Stifter, Margarete Schlegel and Willy Kaiser-Heyl. Viewers rate it 9.0 out of 10 across 1 ratings.
- Director:
- F. W. Murnau
- Writers:
- Hans Janowitz, Robert Louis Stevenson
- Producers:
- Erich Pommer
- Cinematographer:
- Karl Freund
- Production:
- Lipow-Film, Decla-Bioscop
- Status:
- Released
The Head of Janus Cast & Crew
Main cast
Conrad Veidt
as Dr. Warren
Magnus Stifter
as Warrens Freund
Margarete Schlegel
as Grace
- Willy Kaiser-Heyl
Willy Kaiser-Heyl
as o. A.
Bela Lugosi
as Warren's Butler
Margarete Kupfer
as o. A.
- Danny Guertler
Danny Guertler
as o. A.
Gustav Botz
as o. A.
Jaro Fürth
as o. A.
- Hans Lanser-Rudolf
Hans Lanser-Rudolf
as o. A.
- Marga Reuter
Marga Reuter
as o. A.
- Lanja Rudolph
Lanja Rudolph
as o. A.
Key crew
Directed by F. W. Murnau, written by Hans Janowitz and Robert Louis Stevenson, produced by Erich Pommer.
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The Head of Janus Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 9.0/10 from 1 ratings.
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The Head of Janus – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in The Head of Janus?
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The main cast of The Head of Janus (1920) includes Conrad Veidt, Magnus Stifter, Margarete Schlegel, Willy Kaiser-Heyl and Bela Lugosi. 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 The Head of Janus released?
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The Head of Janus was released on August 26, 1920 and runs for 1h 47m.
Is The Head of Janus worth watching?
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The Head of Janus (1920) holds an average rating of 9.0 out of 10 from 1 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy horror and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.