Effi Briest(1974)
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Effi Briest Synopsis
When 17-year-old Effi Briest marries the elderly Baron von Instetten, she moves to a small, isolated Baltic town and a house that she fears is haunted. Starved for companionship, Effi begins a friendship with Major Crampas, a charismatic womanizer.
Effi Briest (1974) is a history and drama film directed by Rainer Werner Fassbinder, released on June 20, 1974 with a runtime of 2h 21m. It stars Hanna Schygulla, Wolfgang Schenck, Ulli Lommel and Lilo Pempeit. Viewers rate it 6.6 out of 10 across 52 ratings.
- Director:
- Rainer Werner Fassbinder
- Writers:
- Rainer Werner Fassbinder, Theodor Fontane
- Producers:
- Rainer Werner Fassbinder
- Cinematographer:
- Jürgen Jürges
- Production:
- Tango Film
- Status:
- Released
Effi Briest Cast & Crew
Main cast
Hanna Schygulla
as Effi Briest
Wolfgang Schenck
as Baron Geert von Instetten
Ulli Lommel
as Major Crampas
Lilo Pempeit
as Frau Briest
- Herbert Steinmetz
Herbert Steinmetz
as Herr Briest
- Ursula Strätz
Ursula Strätz
as Roswitha
Irm Hermann
as Johanna
Karlheinz Böhm
as Wullersdorf
Karl Scheydt
as Kruse
- Barbara Lass
Barbara Lass
as Köchin
Rudolf Lenz
as Geheimrat Rummschüttel
- Andrea Schober
Andrea Schober
as Annie
Key crew
Directed by Rainer Werner Fassbinder, written by Rainer Werner Fassbinder and Theodor Fontane, produced by Rainer Werner Fassbinder.
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Effi Briest Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.6/10 from 52 ratings.
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Effi Briest – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Effi Briest online?
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Effi Briest (1974) is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Effi Briest?
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The main cast of Effi Briest (1974) includes Hanna Schygulla, Wolfgang Schenck, Ulli Lommel, Lilo Pempeit and Herbert Steinmetz. The film was directed by Rainer Werner Fassbinder. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Effi Briest released?
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Effi Briest was released on June 20, 1974 and runs for 2h 21m.
Is Effi Briest worth watching?
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Effi Briest (1974) holds an average rating of 6.6 out of 10 from 52 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy history and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.