Jud Süß (1934): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming
1934 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1934, Jud Süß is a drama, liebesfilm and historie film directed by Lothar Mendes, running about 105 minutes.
What it’s about. A historical satire critical of the rising tide of Anti-Semitism in Germany. Based on the novel by Lionel Feuchtwanger, Jew Süss is the story of life in the 18th century Jewish ghetto of Württemberg. Süss (Veidt) works himself out of the ghetto and into a position of power himself with the help of an evil Duke.
Who’s in it. Jud Süß stars Conrad Veidt as Josef 'Jew Süss' Oppenheimer, Benita Hume as Marie Auguste, Frank Vosper as Duke Karl Alexander and Cedric Hardwicke as Rabbi Gabriel, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Jud Süß has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In USA you can stream it on BFI Player Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Jud Süß page.
If you liked it. Fans of Jud Süß tend to enjoy Die Verurteilten, Der Pate, Schindlers Liste and Der Pate - Teil II.
Häufige Fragen
- Where can I watch Jud Süß (1934)?
- In USA, Jud Süß is available to stream on BFI Player Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Jud Süß worth watching?
- Jud Süß holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, liebesfilm and historie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Jud Süß?
- Jud Süß stars Conrad Veidt, Benita Hume, Frank Vosper, Cedric Hardwicke and Gerald du Maurier.
- When was Jud Süß released?
- Jud Süß was released in 1934, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.