The Plague in Florence (1919): Cast
The Plague in Florence is a 1919 historical horror film directed by Otto Rippert, starring Otto Mannstaedt as Cesare, Julietta Brandt and Auguste Prasch-Grevenberg. It runs 1 hour 43 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 43m (103 min)
- Director
- Otto Rippert
- Studio
- Decla-Bioscop
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Plague in Florence About?
The premise of The Plague in Florence without spoilers.
A mysterious seductress appears in Florence, ensnaring ruler Cesare and his son in obsessive love. The son murders his father, averts the plan to torture the woman, and corrupts the city’s churches into venues of sexual depravity. Evil spreads until Death arrives, unleashing a devastating plague on the city.
The Plague in Florence Themes & Keywords
· 19 tags- year 1348
- 1340s
- 14th century
- black death
- late middle ages
- middle ages
- florence
- republic of florence
- tuscany
- italy
- italian peninsula
- southern europe
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- europe
- plague
- death
- good versus evil
- florence italy
- patricide
- murder
The Plague in Florence Cast & Characters
Otto Mannstaedt leads the cast as Cesare, with Julietta Brandt as The Plague and Auguste Prasch-Grevenberg as Julia's Maid. Directed by Otto Rippert; 10 actors are credited in all.
- Director Otto Rippert
- Otto Mannstaedt as Cesare
- Julietta Brandt as The Plague
- Auguste Prasch-Grevenberg as Julia's Maid
- Karl Bernhard as Lorenzo's Confidant
Also Starring in The Plague in Florence
· 6 more- Erner Huebsch Monk
- Theodor Becker Medardus
- Marga von Kierska Julia
- Anders Wikman Lorenzo
- Hans Walter Julia's Confidant
- Franz Knaak Cardinal
More from Otto Rippert
More films directed by Otto Rippert: The Dance of Death, The End of the Homunculus, The Destruction of Mankind and The Revenge of the Homunculus.
The Plague in Florence Also Known As
3 alternative titles, including “Η Πανώλη στη Φλωρεντία” and “La Peste à Florence”.
- Also known as
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- Η Πανώλη στη Φλωρεντία
- La Peste à Florence
- 佛罗伦萨的瘟疫
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The Plague in Florence FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Plague in Florence, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Plague in Florence?
The Plague in Florence runs 1 hour 43 minutes (103 minutes).
When was The Plague in Florence released?
The Plague in Florence was released on October 23, 1919.
Who directed The Plague in Florence?
The Plague in Florence was directed by Otto Rippert.
More films by Otto Rippert Who is in the cast of The Plague in Florence?
The Plague in Florence stars Otto Mannstaedt as Cesare, Julietta Brandt as The Plague and Auguste Prasch-Grevenberg as Julia's Maid, among 10 credited actors.
Does The Plague in Florence have a post-credit scene?
No. The Plague in Florence has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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