Janus Head (1972)
World-famous geneticist Professor Hülsenbeck is a man of integrity who refuses to mix science and political gain. When his findings are being used to harm humanity, he immigrates to the USA in 1933 in protest against Nazi racial politics.
Director: Kurt Maetzig
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 95 min
Release Date: September 1, 1972
Cast
- Armin Mueller-Stahl - Dr. Brock
- Katja Paryla - Vera Brock
- Viktor Avdyushko - Slatkow
- Galina Polskikh - Walja Slatkowa
- Norbert Christian - Professor Hülsenbeck
- Mathilde Danegger - Clara Hülsenbeck
- Valeria Marian - Kari
- Fred Delmare - Professor Bergmann
- Daniela Golz - Baby
- Werner Ehrlicher - Werner Bengsdorf
Screenplay
Music: Karl-Ernst Sasse
Cinematography: Werner Bergmann, Jürgen Brauer
Editing: Brigitte Krex
Production: DEFA-Studio für Spielfilme, Künstlerische Arbeitsgruppe "Johannisthal"
Country: East Germany
Language: Deutsch
Original Language: de
Keywords
genetics, ethical dilemma
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Janus Head about?
- World-famous geneticist Professor Hülsenbeck is a man of integrity who refuses to mix science and political gain. When his findings are being used to harm humanity, he immigrates to the USA in 1933 in protest against Nazi racial politics.
- Who directed Janus Head?
- Janus Head was directed by Kurt Maetzig.
- Who stars in Janus Head?
- Janus Head stars Armin Mueller-Stahl, Katja Paryla, Viktor Avdyushko, Galina Polskikh, Norbert Christian, Mathilde Danegger.
- How long is Janus Head?
- Janus Head has a runtime of 1h 35m (95 minutes).
- What genre is Janus Head?
- Janus Head is a Drama film.
- Where was Janus Head produced?
- Janus Head was produced in East Germany.