Mephisto
Director: István Szabó
A German stage actor finds unexpected success and mixed blessings in the popularity of his performance in a Faustian play as the Nazis take power in pre-WWII Germany. As his associates and friends flee or are ground under by the Nazi terror, the popularity of his character supercedes his own existence until he finds that his best performance is keeping up appearances for his Nazi patrons.
Where to Watch
Kino Film CollectionTrailer
Cast
Klaus Maria Brandauer
Hendrik Höfgen
Krystyna Janda
Barbara Bruckner
Ildikó Bánsági
Nicoletta von Niebuhr
Rolf Hoppe
Tábornagy
Karin Boyd
Juliette Martens
György Cserhalmi
Hans Miklas
Péter Andorai
Otto Ulrichs
Christine Harbort
Lotte Lindenthal
Tamás Major
Oskar Kroge, színigazgató
Ildikó Kishonti
Dora Martin, primadonna
Mária Bisztrai
Motzné, tragika
Sándor Lukács
Rolf Bonetti, bonviván
In brief
Mephisto (1981) is a drama film. With an average rating of 7.3/10 from 153 votes, it's a solidly rated pick. The film runs 2h 25min. You can stream it on: Kino Film Collection.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch Mephisto online?
Mephisto is available on the following streaming services: Kino Film Collection. Availability can change — check the "Where to watch" section on this page for current sources.
How long is Mephisto?
Mephisto runs 145 minutes (2h 25min).
What rating does Mephisto have?
Mephisto has an average rating of 7.3/10 based on 153 viewer votes on TMDB.
What year is Mephisto from?
Mephisto was released in 1981.
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