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Mephisto (1981)
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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.
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Worth tryingSupernatural mystery
EnergyRising and charged
ToneMysterious and emotional
ExperienceAdventure, mystery, and emotional pull
Best suited forcharacter-driven drama and emotional tension
What to expect from this title?Expect mystery, friendship, and supernatural pressure to grow together, with emotion carrying as much weight as the scares.
Dialogue drives the rhythmChemistry matters more than escalationEasy to settle into
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Older teens
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Best suited for12
Content levelTeen content
GuidanceMay not suit younger children
Rating methodOfficial source
ConfidenceHigh
SourceOfficial rating • Germany • TMDB
• Serious themes
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Viewer insight Mephisto is a 1981 film in the Drama category from Germany, Hungary. Directed by István Szabó. Starring Klaus Maria Brandauer and Krystyna Janda. Runtime: about 145 minutes. Original language: German. An official trailer is available on this page. TMDB rating: 7.3/10.
Genre: Drama, Released in 1981, Original language: German, Production: Germany, Hungary, Runtime: about 145 minutes, Starring Klaus Maria Brandauer and Krystyna Janda.
Runtime
145 min
Original language
German
Country of origin
Germany, Hungary
Type
Movie
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Cast & crew
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
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Tamás Major
Oskar Kroge, színigazgató
Ildikó Kishonti
Dora Martin, primadonna
Mária Bisztrai
Motzné, tragika
Sándor Lukács
Rolf Bonetti, bonviván
Ágnes Bánfalvy
Angelika Siebert, naiva
Judit Hernádi
Rachel Mohrenwitz, drámai szende
Director: István Szabó
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1What is movie Mephisto (1981)?
It is a movie released in 1981 within the Drama category.
2What is the story of Mephisto?
Mephisto (1981) is a movie in the Drama category on ShofHub. Explore the story, cast, rating, trailer, and official availability details.
3Can you watch Mephisto online?
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4What is the rating of Mephisto?
It currently holds a TMDB rating of 7.3/10 based on 148 ratings.
5What is the runtime of Mephisto?
Its runtime is about 145 minutes.
6What kind of viewers is Mephisto best suited for?
A grounded dramatic watch where the emotional payoff grows scene by scene and feels strongest once it settles in.
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