Faust
Synopsis
In an epic tale of good versus evil, Faust sells his soul to the Devil and tries to save Marguerite from an eternity in Hell.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ken Russell
- Screenplay & Story
- Michel Carré, Jules Barbier, Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
- Original Title
- Faust
- Country of Origin
- Austria
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 2h 56m
- Production Studios
- ORF, Wiener Staatsoper
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ken Russell
Michel Carré, Jules Barbier, Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
Department Leadership Roster
Ken Russell
Director
Carl Toms
Costume Design
Michel Carré
Writer
Jules Barbier
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Suitable only for 12 years and over.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Faust
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What is Faust about?
In an epic tale of good versus evil, Faust sells his soul to the Devil and tries to save Marguerite from an eternity in Hell.
Who directed Faust?
Faust was directed by Ken Russell.
Who stars in Faust?
The principal cast of Faust includes Francisco Araiza, Ruggero Raimondi, Gabriela Beňačková, Walton Grönroos, Alfred Šramek.
When was Faust released and how long is it?
Faust was released in 1985 with a total runtime of 2h 56m.
Is Faust based on a book or true story?
Faust is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Johann Wolfgang von Goethe".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Faust?
Faust holds official age classifications: GB: 12 (Suitable only for 12 years and over.).