Der Schädel der Pharaonentochter (1920): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming

Released in 1920, Der Schädel der Pharaonentochter is a drama and horror film directed by Otz Tollen, running about 77 minutes.

What it’s about. A pharaonic tragedy to the content that spans six different eras. In the first episode, the emergence and dramatic end of the love story between the pharaoh's daughter Princess Amnertis and her beloved Tirhaka is told until the latter comes to a violent death. From this drama arises a curse, which in the following episodes has had far-reaching effects over the centuries. Everyone who possesses the skull of the long-lost pharaoh's daughter must die violently until the day the skull is sunk in the sea.

Who’s in it. Der Schädel der Pharaonentochter stars Emil Jannings as Osorcon, Pharao of Egypt, Erna Morena as Amnertis, Kurt Vespermann as Tirhaka and Bernhard Goetzke as Paophis, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, Der Schädel der Pharaonentochter sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Der Schädel der Pharaonentochter page.

If you liked it. Fans of Der Schädel der Pharaonentochter tend to enjoy Die Verurteilten, Der Pate, Schindlers Liste and Der Pate - Teil II.