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: 6.625

Runtime: 141minutes

Budget: 0M

Revenue: 0M

Production Companies: Tango Film

Reviews:

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

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

  • Ephraim Wells
    An absolute masterpiece! The plot twists kept me on the edge of my seat, and the performances were top-notch.
    Rating: 5

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

  • Anais Hunt
    Great concept, poorly executed. There were too many plot holes, and the ending felt rushed.
    Rating: 2.5