Effi Briest
Fontane Effi Briest
Synopsis
When 17-year-old Effi Briest marries the elderly Baron von Instetten, she moves to a small, isolated Baltic town and a house that she fears is haunted. Starved for companionship, Effi begins a friendship with Major Crampas, a charismatic womanizer.
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Hanna Schygulla
Effi Briest
Wolfgang Schenck
Baron Geert von Instetten
Ulli Lommel
Major Crampas
Lilo Pempeit
Frau Briest
Herbert Steinmetz
Herr Briest
Ursula Strätz
Roswitha
Irm Hermann
Johanna
Karlheinz Böhm
Wullersdorf
Karl Scheydt
Kruse
Barbara Lass
Köchin
Rudolf Lenz
Geheimrat Rummschüttel
Andrea Schober
Annie
Eva Mattes
Hulda
Theo Tecklenburg
Pastor Niemeyer
An Dorthe Braker
Frau Pasche
Peter Gauhe
Vetter Dagobert
Barbara Valentin
Marietta Tripelli
Hark Bohm
Pharmacist Gieshübler (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 15, 1977
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Rainer Werner Fassbinder
- Screenplay & Story
- Rainer Werner Fassbinder
- Original Score
- Camille Saint-Saëns, Louis Spohr
- Original Title
- Fontane Effi Briest
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 2h 21m
- Production Studios
- Tango Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Rainer Werner Fassbinder
Rainer Werner Fassbinder, Theodor Fontane
Camille Saint-Saëns, Louis Spohr
Jürgen Jürges, Dietrich Lohmann
Thea Eymèsz
Rainer Werner Fassbinder
Department Leadership Roster
Jürgen Jürges
Director of Photography
Rainer Werner Fassbinder
Director
Thea Eymèsz
Editor
Rainer Werner Fassbinder
Screenplay
Rainer Werner Fassbinder
Producer
Dietrich Lohmann
Director of Photography
Barbara Baum
Costume Design
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Frequently Asked Questions About Effi Briest
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Effi Briest about?
When 17-year-old Effi Briest marries the elderly Baron von Instetten, she moves to a small, isolated Baltic town and a house that she fears is haunted. Starved for companionship, Effi begins a friendship with Major Crampas, a charismatic womanizer.
Who directed Effi Briest?
Effi Briest was directed by Rainer Werner Fassbinder.
Who stars in Effi Briest?
The principal cast of Effi Briest includes Hanna Schygulla, Wolfgang Schenck, Ulli Lommel, Lilo Pempeit, Herbert Steinmetz.
When was Effi Briest released and how long is it?
Effi Briest was released in 1974 with a total runtime of 2h 21m.
Who composed the musical score for Effi Briest?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Effi Briest was composed by Camille Saint-Saëns, Louis Spohr.
Is Effi Briest based on a book or true story?
Effi Briest is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Theodor Fontane".