What is Mephisto?
Mephisto is a 1981 drama film with a runtime of two hours and twenty-five minutes that was released in the US on March 22, 1982. The story follows a German stage actor who achieves unexpected success and mixed blessings through his performance in a Faustian play as the Nazis take power in pre-WWII Germany.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1981
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 145 minutes
- Release date
- Feb 11, 1981
- Studios
- Mafilm, Objektív Film, ARD
- Genres
- Drama
- Updated
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Overview
Mephisto is a 1981 drama film with a runtime of two hours and twenty-five minutes that was released in the US on March 22, 1982. The story follows a German stage actor who achieves unexpected success and mixed blessings through his performance in a Faustian play as the Nazis take power in pre-WWII Germany.
As associates and friends flee or are ground under by Nazi terror, the popularity of his character supersedes his own existence. Ultimately, he finds that his best performance is keeping up appearances for his Nazi patrons.
Should you watch it?
“A German stage actor finds unexpected success as the Nazis take power.”
- Follows a German stage actor finding unexpected success in a Faustian play.
- Explores the impact of the Nazis taking power in pre-WWII Germany.
- Examines a performer whose character popularity supersedes his own existence under Nazi patrons.
- Associates and friends flee or are ground under by Nazi terror, which may be distressing.
Watch it if you want to see a German stage actor navigate success as the Nazis take power.
The film runs for two hours and twenty-five minutes with a drama genre tone reflecting pre-WWII Germany and Nazi terror.
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Where can I stream Mephisto?
Streaming availability can be checked on the Movie Database platform where the film is listed.
Is Mephisto worth watching?
It is worth watching if you are interested in a drama about a German stage actor navigating the rise of the Nazis.
What is the runtime or duration of Mephisto?
The film has a runtime of two hours and twenty-five minutes.
How many episodes are in Mephisto?
Mephisto is a feature film rather than a series, so it does not contain episodes.
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