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Effi Briest

19742h 21mRainer Werner Fassbinder
IMDb 6.9 · Rotten Tomatoes 73%

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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.

HistoryDrama
AdulteryNaivetyBerlin, GermanyBecoming An AdultAge DifferenceWay Of LifeLife PlanningNorthern GermanyDuelSingle Father

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What is Effi Briest (1974) 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 stars in Effi Briest?

Effi Briest stars Hanna Schygulla (Effi Briest), Wolfgang Schenck (Baron Geert von Instetten), Ulli Lommel (Major Crampas), Lilo Pempeit (Frau Briest), Herbert Steinmetz (Herr Briest). The film was directed by Rainer Werner Fassbinder.

How long is Effi Briest?

Effi Briest has a runtime of 2 min and premiered in 1974.

Is Effi Briest worth watching?

Effi Briest holds an IMDb rating of 6.9/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 73. Fans of History, Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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