The Great Light(1920)
Das große Licht
The Great Light Synopsis
Lorenz Ferleitner has worked his way up from a poor but gifted farm boy to a recognized master builder. When a new cathedral is to be built, he is given the honor of carrying out the task. He would like to commission the unknown young painter Fritz Rasmussen to decorate the dome. The director of the art academy, Professor Marquardt, however, wants to employ his untalented nephew for the painting work. A bitter conflict unfolds.
The Great Light (1920) is a drama film directed by Hanna Henning, released on May 7, 1920 with a runtime of 1h 50m. It stars Emil Jannings, Kurt Vespermann, Frida Richard and Margarete Schön. Viewers rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 2 ratings.
- Director:
- Hanna Henning
- Writers:
- Felix Philippi, Hanna Henning
- Cinematographer:
- Otto Tober
- Production:
- Doktram-Film
- Status:
- Released
The Great Light Cast & Crew
Main cast
Emil Jannings
as Lorenz Ferleitner
Kurt Vespermann
as Fritz Rasmussen
Frida Richard
as Frau Rasmussen
Margarete Schön
as Charlotte Rasmussen
Albert Patry
as Dr. Sellnitz
Wilhelm Diegelmann
as Burghaber
Hermann Böttcher
as Prof. Marquard
Max Pohl
as Goldner
- Karl Rückert
Karl Rückert
as General von Schönherr
Hanna Ralph
Key crew
Directed by Hanna Henning, written by Felix Philippi and Hanna Henning.
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The Great Light Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.0/10 from 2 ratings.
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The Great Light – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Great Light online?
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Who stars in The Great Light?
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The main cast of The Great Light (1920) includes Emil Jannings, Kurt Vespermann, Frida Richard, Margarete Schön and Albert Patry. The film was directed by Hanna Henning. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Great Light released?
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The Great Light was released on May 7, 1920 and runs for 1h 50m.
Is The Great Light worth watching?
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The Great Light (1920) holds an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from 2 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.