Movie

Effi Briest

★ 6.6(49)19742h 21m

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Good to know

Director: Rainer Werner Fassbinder
Release date: 1974-06-20
Runtime: 2h 21m
Language: German
Status: Released
Country: Germany
Studio: Tango Film

About Effi Briest

Effi Briest is a 1974 movie in the History and Drama genres, directed by Rainer Werner Fassbinder, starring Hanna Schygulla, Wolfgang Schenck and Ulli Lommel. It has a runtime of 2 hours 21 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.6/10 from 49 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Effi Briest in Mexico — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

When 17-year-old Effi Briest marries the elderly Baron von Instetten, she moves to a small, isolated Baltic town and a house that she fears is haunted. Starved for companionship, Effi begins a friendship with Major Crampas, a charismatic womanizer.

Cast

Hanna Schygulla

Effi Briest

Wolfgang Schenck

Baron Geert von Instetten

Ulli Lommel

Major Crampas

Lilo Pempeit

Frau Briest

Herbert Steinmetz

Herr Briest

Ursula Strätz

Roswitha

Irm Hermann

Johanna

Karlheinz Böhm

Wullersdorf

Karl Scheydt

Kruse

Barbara Lass

Köchin

Rudolf Lenz

Geheimrat Rummschüttel

Andrea Schober

Annie

Themes & keywords

adulterynaivetyberlin, germanybecoming an adultage differenceway of lifelife planningnorthern germanyduelsingle fatherbaltic seanew german cinema

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Effi Briest in Mexico?+

Effi Briest is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Mexico. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Effi Briest on Netflix?+

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How long is Effi Briest?+

Effi Briest has a runtime of 2 hours 21 minutes (141 minutes).

Who stars in Effi Briest?+

Effi Briest stars Hanna Schygulla, Wolfgang Schenck, Ulli Lommel, Lilo Pempeit and Herbert Steinmetz.

When did Effi Briest come out?+

Effi Briest is a 1974 movie directed by Rainer Werner Fassbinder.

What genre is Effi Briest?+

Effi Briest is History and Drama film.

Who directed Effi Briest?+

Effi Briest was directed by Rainer Werner Fassbinder.