Movie

Janus Head

★ 9.0(1)19721h 35m

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Good to know

Director: Kurt Maetzig
Release date: 1972-09-01
Runtime: 1h 35m
Language: German
Status: Released
Country: East Germany
Studio: DEFA-Studio für Spielfilme

About Janus Head

Janus Head is a 1972 movie in the Drama genre, directed by Kurt Maetzig, starring Armin Mueller-Stahl, Katja Paryla and Viktor Avdyushko. It has a runtime of 1 hour 35 minutes. It holds an average rating of 9.0/10 from 1 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Janus Head in Denmark — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

World-famous geneticist Professor Hülsenbeck is a man of integrity who refuses to mix science and political gain. When his findings are being used to harm humanity, he immigrates to the USA in 1933 in protest against Nazi racial politics.

Cast

Armin Mueller-Stahl

Dr. Brock

Katja Paryla

Vera Brock

Viktor Avdyushko

Slatkow

Galina Polskikh

Walja Slatkowa

Norbert Christian

Professor Hülsenbeck

Mathilde Danegger

Clara Hülsenbeck

Valeria Marian

Kari

Fred Delmare

Professor Bergmann

Daniela Golz

Baby

Werner Ehrlicher

Werner Bengsdorf

Ursula Am-Ende

Gerti Bengsdorf

Harald Hauser

Rice

Themes & keywords

geneticsethical dilemma

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Janus Head in Denmark?+

Janus Head is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Denmark. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Janus Head on Netflix?+

Janus Head is not on Netflix in Denmark right now.

How long is Janus Head?+

Janus Head has a runtime of 1 hour 35 minutes (95 minutes).

Who stars in Janus Head?+

Janus Head stars Armin Mueller-Stahl, Katja Paryla, Viktor Avdyushko, Galina Polskikh and Norbert Christian.

When did Janus Head come out?+

Janus Head is a 1972 movie directed by Kurt Maetzig.

What genre is Janus Head?+

Janus Head is Drama film.

Who directed Janus Head?+

Janus Head was directed by Kurt Maetzig.