The Head of Janus
Der Janus-Kopf
Synopsis
Two opposing characters are hidden in the person of the inconspicuous London gentleman Dr. Warren and Janus. A lost film.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
August 26, 1920
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- F. W. Murnau
- Screenplay & Story
- Hans Janowitz
- Original Title
- Der Janus-Kopf
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 47m
- Production Studios
- Lipow-Film, Decla-Bioscop
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
F. W. Murnau
Hans Janowitz, Robert Louis Stevenson
Carl Weiss, Carl Hoffmann, Karl Freund
Erich Pommer
Department Leadership Roster
Hans Janowitz
Screenplay
Erich Pommer
Producer
Carl Weiss
Director of Photography
Carl Hoffmann
Director of Photography
Karl Freund
Director of Photography
F. W. Murnau
Director
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What is The Head of Janus about?
Two opposing characters are hidden in the person of the inconspicuous London gentleman Dr. Warren and Janus. A lost film.
Who directed The Head of Janus?
The Head of Janus was directed by F. W. Murnau.
Who stars in The Head of Janus?
The principal cast of The Head of Janus includes Conrad Veidt, Magnus Stifter, Margarete Schlegel, Willy Kaiser-Heyl, Bela Lugosi.
When was The Head of Janus released and how long is it?
The Head of Janus was released in 1920 with a total runtime of 1h 47m.
Is The Head of Janus based on a book or true story?
The Head of Janus is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Robert Louis Stevenson".