Mephisto
1982 2h 25m
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.
Movie Details
| Original title | Mephisto |
|---|---|
| Release date | Mar 22, 1982 |
| Status | Released |
| Original language | DE |
| Country | Germany, Hungary |
| Keywords | demon, nazi, pact with the devil, career |
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What is Mephisto about?
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.
When was Mephisto released?
Mephisto was released on Mar 22, 1982 (status: Released).
Who directed Mephisto?
István Szabó directed Mephisto.
What is the TMDB rating of Mephisto?
Mephisto has a TMDB rating of 7.3/10 from 156 votes.