The Plague in Florence (1919)
Suddenly appearing in Florence, an evil seductress causes Cesare, the city's ruler, and his son to both fall madly in love with her. The son, killing his father before an order to torture the woman can be carried out, then turns the city's churches into dens of sexual debauchery. Acts of evil and corruption continue unabated until the arrival of Death, who brings with her a horrible plague which she is about to loose upon the city.
Director: Otto Rippert
Genre: Drama, Horror, History
Runtime: 103 min
Release Date: October 23, 1919
Cast
- Marga von Kierska - Julia
- Anders Wikman - Lorenzo
- Theodor Becker - Medardus
- Otto Mannstaedt - Cesare
- Karl Bernhard - Lorenzo's Confidant
- Hans Walter - Julia's Confidant
- Auguste Prasch-Grevenberg - Julia's Maid
- Julietta Brandt - The Plague
- Erner Huebsch - Monk
- Franz Knaak - Cardinal
Screenplay
- Edgar Allan Poe (Short Story)
- Fritz Lang (Screenplay)
Cinematography: Willy Hameister, Emil Schünemann
Production: Decla-Bioscop
Country: Germany
Language: No Language
Original Language: de
More Films by Director: Otto Rippert
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Plague in Florence about?
- Suddenly appearing in Florence, an evil seductress causes Cesare, the city's ruler, and his son to both fall madly in love with her. The son, killing his father before an order to torture the woman can be carried out, then turns the city's churches into dens of sexual debauchery. Acts of evil and corruption continue unabated until the arrival of Death, who brings with her a horrible plague which she is about to loose upon the city.
- Who directed The Plague in Florence?
- The Plague in Florence was directed by Otto Rippert.
- Who stars in The Plague in Florence?
- The Plague in Florence stars Marga von Kierska, Anders Wikman, Theodor Becker, Otto Mannstaedt, Karl Bernhard, Hans Walter.
- How long is The Plague in Florence?
- The Plague in Florence has a runtime of 1h 43m (103 minutes).
- What genre is The Plague in Florence?
- The Plague in Florence is a Drama, Horror, History film.
- Where was The Plague in Florence produced?
- The Plague in Florence was produced in Germany.