Effi Briest

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.

Director: Rainer Werner Fassbinder
Cast: Hanna Schygulla , Wolfgang Schenck , Ulli Lommel , Lilo Pempeit , Herbert Steinmetz , Ursula Strätz , Irm Hermann , Karlheinz Böhm , Karl Scheydt , Barbara Lass

Genres: History , Drama

Release date: 1974-06-20

Rating: 6.6

Runtime: 141minutes

Budget: 0M

Revenue: 0M

Production Companies: Tango Film

Reviews:

  • Briggs Perez
    Loved every minute of it! The dialogue was witty, and the chemistry between the actors was fantastic.
    Rating: 5

  • Apollo Floyd
    An emotional rollercoaster. The soundtrack was beautiful and really added to the experience.
    Rating: 4.5

  • Eloise Archer
    Loved every minute of it! The dialogue was witty, and the chemistry between the actors was fantastic.
    Rating: 5

  • Madilynn Hobbs
    A fun, light-hearted movie that's perfect for a weekend watch. Not too deep, but enjoyable.
    Rating: 3.5

  • Sky Chase
    An emotional rollercoaster. The soundtrack was beautiful and really added to the experience.
    Rating: 4.5