The Plague of Florence
Die Pest in Florenz
Synopsis
Suddenly appearing in Florence, a seductress causes Cesare, the city's ruler, and his son to both fall madly in love with her. The son, killing his father before an order to torture the woman can be carried out, then turns the city's churches into dens of sexual debauchery. Acts of wild abandon continue unabated until the arrival of Death, who brings with her a horrible plague to loose upon the city.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Otto Rippert
- Screenplay & Story
- Fritz Lang
- Original Title
- Die Pest in Florenz
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 43m
- Production Studios
- Decla-Bioscop
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Otto Rippert
Fritz Lang, Edgar Allan Poe
Willy Hameister, Emil Schünemann, Carl Hoffmann
Erich Pommer
Department Leadership Roster
Otto Rippert
Director
Erich Pommer
Producer
Fritz Lang
Screenplay
Willy Hameister
Director of Photography
Emil Schünemann
Director of Photography
Carl Hoffmann
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Plague of Florence
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What is The Plague of Florence about?
Suddenly appearing in Florence, a seductress causes Cesare, the city's ruler, and his son to both fall madly in love with her. The son, killing his father before an order to torture the woman can be carried out, then turns the city's churches into dens of sexual debauchery. Acts of wild abandon continue unabated until the arrival of Death, who brings with her a horrible plague to loose upon the city.
Who directed The Plague of Florence?
The Plague of Florence was directed by Otto Rippert.
Who stars in The Plague of Florence?
The principal cast of The Plague of Florence includes Marga von Kierska, Anders Wikman, Theodor Becker, Otto Mannstaedt, Karl Bernhard.
When was The Plague of Florence released and how long is it?
The Plague of Florence was released in 1919 with a total runtime of 1h 43m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Plague of Florence?
The Plague of Florence holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).