Storyline

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.

Key Information

Director Kurt Maetzig
Writers Helfried Schreiter, Hans-Albert Pederzani
Studio DEFA-Studio für Spielfilme
Rating 9.0/10
Language DE

Cast & Crew

Armin Mueller-Stahl

Armin Mueller-Stahl

Dr. Brock

Katja Paryla

Katja Paryla

Vera Brock

Viktor Avdyushko

Viktor Avdyushko

Slatkow

Galina Polskikh

Galina Polskikh

Walja Slatkowa

Norbert Christian

Norbert Christian

Professor Hülsenbeck

Mathilde Danegger

Mathilde Danegger

Clara Hülsenbeck

Valeria Marian

Kari

Fred Delmare

Fred Delmare

Professor Bergmann

Daniela Golz

Baby

Werner Ehrlicher

Werner Bengsdorf

Ursula Am-Ende

Ursula Am-Ende

Gerti Bengsdorf

Harald Hauser

Rice

Frequently Asked Questions

Janus Head was released on September 1, 1972.

The runtime of Janus Head is 1h 35m.

Janus Head is a Drama movie.

Janus Head has a rating of 9.0 out of 10 on TMDB.

Janus Head is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.

Janus Head was directed by Kurt Maetzig.

The main cast of Janus Head includes Armin Mueller-Stahl, Katja Paryla, Viktor Avdyushko.

Janus Head is originally in German.