Steppenwolf
“For madmen only.”
Synopsis
In the bourgeois circles of Europe after the Great War, can anything save the modern man? Harry Haller, a solitary intellectual, has all his life feared his dual nature of being human and being a beast. He's decided to die on his 50th birthday, which is soon. He's rescued from his solipsism by the mysterious Hermine, who takes him dancing, introduces him to jazz and to the beautiful and whimsical Maria, and guides him into the hallucinations of the Magic Theater, which seem to take him into Hell. Can humour, sin, and derision lead to salvation?
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Release History & Theatrical Window
December 18, 1974
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Fred Haines
- Screenplay & Story
- Fred Haines, Hermann Hesse
- Original Score
- George Gruntz
- Original Title
- Steppenwolf
- Country of Origin
- United States of America, Switzerland, United Kingdom, France, Italy
- Spoken Languages
- German, French, English
- Runtime
- 1h 47m
- Production Studios
- Produ Film GmbH
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Fred Haines
Fred Haines, Hermann Hesse
George Gruntz
Tomislav Pinter
Irving Lerner
Richard Herland, Melvin Fishman, Peter J. Sprague
Department Leadership Roster
Richard Herland
Producer
Melvin Fishman
Producer
Fred Haines
Director
Fred Haines
Writer
George Gruntz
Original Music Composer
Irving Lerner
Editor
Else Heckmann
Costume Design
Tomislav Pinter
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Steppenwolf
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What is Steppenwolf about?
In the bourgeois circles of Europe after the Great War, can anything save the modern man? Harry Haller, a solitary intellectual, has all his life feared his dual nature of being human and being a beast. He's decided to die on his 50th birthday, which is soon. He's rescued from his solipsism by the mysterious Hermine, who takes him dancing, introduces him to jazz and to the beautiful and whimsical Maria, and guides him into the hallucinations of the Magic Theater, which seem to take him into Hell. Can humour, sin, and derision lead to salvation?
Who directed Steppenwolf?
Steppenwolf was directed by Fred Haines.
Who stars in Steppenwolf?
The principal cast of Steppenwolf includes Max von Sydow, Dominique Sanda, Pierre Clémenti, Carla Romanelli, Roy Bosier.
When was Steppenwolf released and how long is it?
Steppenwolf was released in 1974 with a total runtime of 1h 47m.
Who composed the musical score for Steppenwolf?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Steppenwolf was composed by George Gruntz.
Is Steppenwolf based on a book or true story?
Steppenwolf is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Hermann Hesse".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Steppenwolf?
Steppenwolf holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).