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Süss, the Jew

1940Movie1 h 35 min

36

WeakGoodWatch score

Rotten Tomatoes

A relentlessly bleak, tense drama movie about society and politics.

Good for thought-provoking · adults · solo watch

Skip it if you want something to laugh at · you need an uplifting mood

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Not for warmth, uplift or comfort.

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Story

Nazi historical drama about Duke Karl Alexander of Württemberg and his treasurer Süß Oppenheimer.

Feels like

Nazi Propaganda
Antisemitic Drama
Historical Manipulation
Bleak
Political
Disturbing Content
Period Piece
Tense
Controversial
Study of Evil

Cast

24 of 26

Crew

Directed by: Veit Harlan
Written by: Lion Feuchtwanger, Veit Harlan, Ludwig Metzger
Produced by: Otto Lehmann
Music by: Wolfgang Zeller

Everyone

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Facts

September 24, 1940 · 1 h 35 min · Violence, Disturbing Imagery

Released: September 24, 1940
Runtime: 1 h 35 min
Content: Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres: Drama, History
Original language: German
Made in: Germany
Budget: $800,000
Box office: $3 million
Keywords: based on novel or book

Q&A

3 questions, like "Is Süss, the Jew worth watching?"

Questions about Süss, the Jew

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Süss, the Jew worth watching?

36

WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 36 (IMDb 5).

Will I feel good after watching Süss, the Jew?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for bleakness and 6 for melancholy, against 0 for hopefulness.

Is Süss, the Jew in English?

German

No, it was made in German.