Paracelsus
Synopsis
The story of the Renaissance-era Swiss physician, alchemist and astrologer Philippus Aureolus Theophrastus Bombastus von Hohenheim, better known to the world as Paracelsus.
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Werner Krauss
Paracelsus
Mathias Wieman
Ulrich von Hutten
Annelies Reinhold
Renata Pfefferkorn
Harald Kreutzberg
Gaukler Fliegenbein
Peter Martin Urtel
Famulus Johannes
Fritz Rasp
Magister
Josef Sieber
Bilse
Harry Langewisch
Pfefferkorn
Herbert Hübner
Count von Hohenreid
Franz Schafheitlin
Erasmus von Rotterdam
Hilde Sessak
Waitress
Rudolf Blümner
Froben
Karl Skraup
Surgeon
Erich Dunskus
Innkeeper
Victor Janson
Mayor
Egon Vogel
Urias
Arthur Wiesner
Horse doctor
Franz Stein
Doctor
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- G.W. Pabst
- Screenplay & Story
- Kurt Heuser
- Original Score
- Herbert Windt
- Original Title
- Paracelsus
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 46m
- Production Studios
- Bavaria-Filmkunst
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
G.W. Pabst
Kurt Heuser
Herbert Windt
Bruno Stephan
Lena Neumann
Fred Lyssa
Department Leadership Roster
G.W. Pabst
Director
Lena Neumann
Editor
Kurt Heuser
Writer
Bruno Stephan
Director of Photography
Fred Lyssa
Producer
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War: World War II
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BD Release: Past-1960
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Frequently Asked Questions About Paracelsus
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What is Paracelsus about?
The story of the Renaissance-era Swiss physician, alchemist and astrologer Philippus Aureolus Theophrastus Bombastus von Hohenheim, better known to the world as Paracelsus.
Who directed Paracelsus?
Paracelsus was directed by G.W. Pabst.
Who stars in Paracelsus?
The principal cast of Paracelsus includes Werner Krauss, Mathias Wieman, Annelies Reinhold, Harald Kreutzberg, Peter Martin Urtel.
When was Paracelsus released and how long is it?
Paracelsus was released in 1943 with a total runtime of 1h 46m.
Who composed the musical score for Paracelsus?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Paracelsus was composed by Herbert Windt.