Die Elenden (1917): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming
1917 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1917, Die Elenden is a drama film directed by Frank Lloyd, running about 90 minutes. “"Dante Made a Hell with Poetry "I Have Tried to Make One with Reality" said Victor Hugo of his life's work” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Ein entflohener Sträfling arbeitet sich wieder empor, bis ihn die Nachstellungen des seinerzeit mit seinem Falle betraut gewesenen Polizeichef abermals zur Flucht zwingen. Als Letzterer später in seine Macht gelangt, schenkt er ihm die Freiheit, während der Polizeibeamte aus Dank hiefür von seiner weiteren Verfolgung absieht.
Who’s in it. Die Elenden stars William Farnum as Jean Valjean, George Moss as The Bishop, Hardee Kirkland as Javert and Gretchen Hartman as Fantine (as Sonia Markova), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Die Elenden has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Die Elenden page.
If you liked it. Fans of Die Elenden tend to enjoy Die Verurteilten, Der Pate, Schindlers Liste and Der Pate - Teil II.
Häufige Fragen
- Where can I watch Die Elenden (1917)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Die Elenden change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Die Elenden worth watching?
- Die Elenden holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Die Elenden?
- Die Elenden stars William Farnum, George Moss, Hardee Kirkland, Gretchen Hartman and Kittens Reichert.
- When was Die Elenden released?
- Die Elenden was released in 1917, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.