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Faust

1960Movie2 h 8 min

Drama
73
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.3
73
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.3

Summary

In 1957 Gustaf Gründgens staged a new production of Goethe's Faust in which he once again played Mephisto, a part he had played since 1932. The brilliant production was a huge success and ran for a couple of years.

Good for

  • Thought-provoking
  • Adults
  • Public viewing safe

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  • You want fast pacing
  • You want to half-watch while scrolling

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Not for comfort, laughs or warmth.

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Cast

6 of 6

Crew

Directed by
Gustaf Gründgens, Peter Gorski
Written by
Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
Music by
Mark Lothar

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Facts

September 30, 1960 · 2 h 8 min · Drama, Fantasy

Released
September 30, 1960
Runtime
2 h 8 min
Genres
Drama, Fantasy
Original language
German
Made in
Germany
Available in
3 countries

Tropes

Summoning Ritual, Mood Whiplash, Greed +9

Q&A

5 questions, like "Is Faust worth watching?"

Questions about Faust

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Faust worth watching?

73
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 73 (IMDb 7.3).

Can I half-watch Faust?

Easy watchDemanding

No, it needs your attention: the title analysis rates it 10 of 10 for philosophical and 8 for complexity.

Is Faust plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and dialogue centrality (9 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is Faust in English?

German

No, it was made in German.

What tropes does Faust use?

Summoning RitualMood WhiplashGreedIn the BackThe MatchmakerMagic CarpetLarge HamFanserviceBlood OathTogether in DeathHorsemen of the ApocalypseAs You Knowand 28 more

TV Tropes lists 40 tropes for it, including Summoning Ritual, Mood Whiplash, and Greed.