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The Expulsion (1923): Cast

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The Expulsion is a 1923 drama directed by F. W. Murnau, starring Ilka Grüning as Mutter Steyer, Eugen Klöpfer and Carl Goetz. It runs 57 minutes.

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The Expulsion (1923) movie poster
Released
Runtime
57 min
Director
F. W. Murnau
Genre
Drama
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The story

What Is The Expulsion About?

The premise of The Expulsion without spoilers.

In a remote mountain cottage the extended Steyer family dwells together, sharing daily life amid the rugged scenery. Tension erupts when the younger Steyer’s wife, Ludmilla, becomes obsessed with acquiring money, willing to sacrifice the family’s wellbeing to achieve her goal. The film is now considered lost.

The Expulsion Themes & Keywords

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  • lost film
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Cast & crew

The Expulsion Cast & Characters

Ilka Grüning leads the cast as Mutter Steyer, with Eugen Klöpfer as Sohn Steyer and Carl Goetz as Vater Steyer. Directed by F. W. Murnau; 9 actors are credited in all.

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More from F. W. Murnau

More films directed by F. W. Murnau: Nosferatu: The First Vampire, Tabu: A Story of the South Seas, City Girl and 4 Devils.

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The Expulsion Also Known As

2 alternative titles: “Austreibung” and “Driven from Home”.

Also known as
  • Austreibung
  • Driven from Home

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The Expulsion FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Expulsion, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Expulsion?

The Expulsion runs 57 minutes.

When was The Expulsion released?

The Expulsion was released on October 23, 1923.

Who directed The Expulsion?

The Expulsion was directed by F. W. Murnau.

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Who is in the cast of The Expulsion?

The Expulsion stars Ilka Grüning as Mutter Steyer, Eugen Klöpfer as Sohn Steyer and Carl Goetz as Vater Steyer, among 9 credited actors.

Does The Expulsion have a post-credit scene?

No. The Expulsion has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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