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: 6.602

Runtime: 141minutes

Budget: 0M

Revenue: 0M

Production Companies: Tango Film

Reviews:

  • Megan Wiley
    Visually stunning but lacked a compelling storyline. The movie was more style than substance.
    Rating: 3

  • Eloise Archer
    An absolute snooze fest. The pacing was terrible, and it felt like nothing ever happened.
    Rating: 1.5

  • Athena Newton
    A visual spectacle with an epic storyline. The special effects were mind-blowing.
    Rating: 4.5

  • Sky Chase
    Absolutely hilarious! The humor was spot on, and the comedic timing was perfect.
    Rating: 4.5

  • Lauryn Wilkins
    Not my cup of tea. The storyline was predictable and the characters lacked depth.
    Rating: 2