

Mephisto
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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Mephisto
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
Feb 11, 1981
Runtime
2h 25m
Genres
Drama
User Score
72%
Original Title
Mephisto
Production Companies
Mafilm, Objektív Film, ARD
Director
István Szabó
Budget
$144
Description
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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