The Great Light
Das große Licht
Synopsis
Lorenz Ferleitner has worked his way up from a poor but gifted farm boy to a recognized master builder. When a new cathedral is to be built, he is given the honor of carrying out the task. He would like to commission the unknown young painter Fritz Rasmussen to decorate the dome. The director of the art academy, Professor Marquardt, however, wants to employ his untalented nephew for the painting work. A bitter conflict unfolds.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Hanna Henning
- Screenplay & Story
- Hanna Henning, Felix Philippi
- Original Title
- Das große Licht
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 50m
- Production Studios
- Doktram-Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Hanna Henning
Hanna Henning, Felix Philippi
Otto Tober
Department Leadership Roster
Hanna Henning
Director
Hanna Henning
Writer
Otto Tober
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Great Light
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What is The Great Light about?
Lorenz Ferleitner has worked his way up from a poor but gifted farm boy to a recognized master builder. When a new cathedral is to be built, he is given the honor of carrying out the task. He would like to commission the unknown young painter Fritz Rasmussen to decorate the dome. The director of the art academy, Professor Marquardt, however, wants to employ his untalented nephew for the painting work. A bitter conflict unfolds.
Who directed The Great Light?
The Great Light was directed by Hanna Henning.
Who stars in The Great Light?
The principal cast of The Great Light includes Emil Jannings, Kurt Vespermann, Frida Richard, Margarete Schön, Albert Patry.
When was The Great Light released and how long is it?
The Great Light was released in 1920 with a total runtime of 1h 50m.