Steppenwolf (1974): Cast
Steppenwolf is a 1974 drama directed by Fred Haines, starring Max von Sydow as Harry Haller, Dominique Sanda and Carla Romanelli. It is based on Steppenwolf by Hermann Hesse and Basil Creighton. It runs 1 hour 47 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 47m (107 min)
- Director
- Fred Haines
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Produ Film GmbH
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Steppenwolf About?
The premise of Steppenwolf without spoilers, adapted from Steppenwolf by Hermann Hesse and Basil Creighton.
Set in post‑World War I European bourgeois circles, the film follows solitary intellectual Harry Haller, haunted by his split nature—human and beast—and his resolve to end his life on his 50th birthday. He is drawn out of his isolation by the enigmatic Hermine, who introduces him to dancing, jazz, and the spirited Maria. Through Hermine’s guidance he enters the hallucinatory Magic Theater, a nightmarish journey that forces him to confront humor, sin and derision in a search for redemption.
Steppenwolf Themes & Keywords
· 40 tags- morality
- fear
- preplaned suicide
- misanthrope
- insanity
- inner conflict
- dual nature
- 50th birthday
- 49 year old man
- 49 year old
- love
- solipsism
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- salvation
- reference to wolfgang amadeus mozart
- electronic video mix
- harry haller character
- human versus animal
- drug use
- middle aged man
- mysterious woman
- introspection
- painting
- plotless
- hallucination
- dancing
- suicidal thoughts
- older man younger woman relationship
- loneliness
- kiss
- jazz musician
- dance lesson
- classical music
- lesbianism
- female nudity
- surrealism
- death
- part animated
- based on novel
- based on book
- independent film
Steppenwolf Cast & Characters
Max von Sydow leads the cast as Harry Haller, with Dominique Sanda as Hermine and Carla Romanelli as Maria. Directed by Fred Haines; 13 actors are credited in all.
- Director Fred Haines
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Max von Sydow as Harry Haller - Dominique Sanda as Hermine
- Carla Romanelli as Maria
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Sunnyi Melles as Rosa
Also Starring in Steppenwolf
· 9 more- Pierre Clémenti Pablo
- Charles Regnier Loering
- Eduard Linkers Mr. Hefte
- Alfred Baillou Goethe
- Helmut Förnbacher Franz
- Roy Bosier Aztec
- Silvia Reize Dora
- Niels-Peter Rudolph Gustav
- Helen Hesse Frau Hefte
Steppenwolf Trailers & Videos
2 videos: 2 teasers.
- Teaser Steppenwolf ≣ 1974 ≣ Teaser
Cars in Steppenwolf
6 cars on screen, including the 1933 Austin Seven LWB Steel Saloon and the 1928 Mercedes-Benz SSK W06.
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1933 Austin Seven LWB Steel Saloon Important role -
1928 Mercedes-Benz SSK W06 Important role -
unknown Minor role -
Fiat unknown Background role
Steppenwolf Also Known As
8 alternative titles, including “Степной волк” and “El lobo estepario”.
- Also known as
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- Степной волк
- El lobo estepario
- Il lupo della steppa
- Der Steppenwolf
- A prérifarkas
- 荒原狼
- O Lobo da Estepe
- Wilk stepowy
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Steppenwolf FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, the book behind it and post-credit scenes of Steppenwolf, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Steppenwolf?
Steppenwolf runs 1 hour 47 minutes (107 minutes).
When was Steppenwolf released?
Steppenwolf was released on December 18, 1974.
Who directed Steppenwolf?
Steppenwolf was directed by Fred Haines.
Who is in the cast of Steppenwolf?
Steppenwolf stars Max von Sydow as Harry Haller, Dominique Sanda as Hermine and Carla Romanelli as Maria, among 13 credited actors.
Is Steppenwolf based on a book?
Yes. Steppenwolf is adapted from Steppenwolf by Hermann Hesse and Basil Creighton.
Does Steppenwolf have a post-credit scene?
No. Steppenwolf has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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