Die Elixiere des Teufels
Synopsis
Monk Medardus, administrator of the relic chamber of a Capuchin monastery, drinks from the elixirs of the devil and is confronted with the dark sides of his soul.
Top Cast
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Dieter Laser
Medardus
Christine Buchegger
Euphemie
Rudolf Fernau
Prior Leonardus
Horst Frank
Dominikaner
Henning Schlüter
Baron
Christof Wackernagel
Hermogen
Heinrich Schweiger
Pope
Michael Kroecher
Der Violette
Sylvia Manas
Aurelie
Peter Kuiper
Kerkermeister
Martin Rosen
Spiridon
Walter Ullrich
Judge
Karl-Maria Schley
Cyrill
Peter Brogle
Peter Schönfeld
Herbert Fux
Ellen Umlauf
Robert Naegele
Bruno W. Pantel
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Manfred Purzer
- Screenplay & Story
- E. T. A. Hoffmann, Manfred Purzer
- Original Score
- Hans-Martin Majewski
- Original Title
- Die Elixiere des Teufels
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 53m
- Production Studios
- Roxy Film, Divina-Film, BR
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Manfred Purzer
E. T. A. Hoffmann, Manfred Purzer
Hans-Martin Majewski
Charly Steinberger, Claus Neumann
Luggi Waldleitner
Department Leadership Roster
Charly Steinberger
Director of Photography
Hans-Martin Majewski
Original Music Composer
Charlotte Flemming
Costume Design
Manfred Purzer
Writer
Luggi Waldleitner
Producer
Claus Neumann
Director of Photography
Peter Rothe
Production Design
Manfred Purzer
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Die Elixiere des Teufels
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Die Elixiere des Teufels about?
Monk Medardus, administrator of the relic chamber of a Capuchin monastery, drinks from the elixirs of the devil and is confronted with the dark sides of his soul.
Who directed Die Elixiere des Teufels?
Die Elixiere des Teufels was directed by Manfred Purzer.
Who stars in Die Elixiere des Teufels?
The principal cast of Die Elixiere des Teufels includes Dieter Laser, Christine Buchegger, Rudolf Fernau, Horst Frank, Henning Schlüter.
When was Die Elixiere des Teufels released and how long is it?
Die Elixiere des Teufels was released in 1976 with a total runtime of 1h 53m.
Who composed the musical score for Die Elixiere des Teufels?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Die Elixiere des Teufels was composed by Hans-Martin Majewski.
Is Die Elixiere des Teufels based on a book or true story?
Die Elixiere des Teufels is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "E. T. A. Hoffmann".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Die Elixiere des Teufels?
Die Elixiere des Teufels holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).