The Great Light
Director: Hanna Henning
Lorenz Ferleitner has worked his way up from a poor but gifted farm boy to a recognized master builder. When a new cathedral is to be built, he is given the honor of carrying out the task. He would like to commission the unknown young painter Fritz Rasmussen to decorate the dome. The director of the art academy, Professor Marquardt, however, wants to employ his untalented nephew for the painting work. A bitter conflict unfolds.
Cast
Emil Jannings
Lorenz Ferleitner
Kurt Vespermann
Fritz Rasmussen
Frida Richard
Frau Rasmussen
Margarete Schön
Charlotte Rasmussen
Albert Patry
Dr. Sellnitz
Wilhelm Diegelmann
Burghaber
Hermann Böttcher
Prof. Marquard
Max Pohl
Goldner
Karl Rückert
General von Schönherr
Hanna Ralph
In brief
The Great Light (1920) is a drama film. With an average rating of 7.0/10 from 2 votes, it's a solidly rated pick. The film runs 1h 50min. Check current streaming availability in the "Where to watch" section above.
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How long is The Great Light?
The Great Light runs 110 minutes (1h 50min).
What rating does The Great Light have?
The Great Light has an average rating of 7.0/10 based on 2 viewer votes on TMDB.
What year is The Great Light from?
The Great Light was released in 1920.
