The Plague in Florence (1919): cast, story & where to watch
1919 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 1919, The Plague in Florence is a drama, horror and history film directed by Otto Rippert, running about 103 minutes.
What it’s about. Suddenly appearing in Florence, an evil seductress causes Cesare, the city's ruler, and his son to both fall madly in love with her. The son, killing his father before an order to torture the woman can be carried out, then turns the city's churches into dens of sexual debauchery. Acts of evil and corruption continue unabated until the arrival of Death, who brings with her a horrible plague which she is about to loose upon the city.
Who’s in it. The Plague in Florence stars Marga von Kierska as Julia, Anders Wikman as Lorenzo, Theodor Becker as Medardus and Otto Mannstaedt as Cesare, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, The Plague in Florence has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Plague in Florence page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Plague in Florence tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Plague in Florence (1919)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Plague in Florence change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Plague in Florence worth watching?
- The Plague in Florence holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, horror and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Plague in Florence?
- The Plague in Florence stars Marga von Kierska, Anders Wikman, Theodor Becker, Otto Mannstaedt and Karl Bernhard.
- When was The Plague in Florence released?
- The Plague in Florence was released in 1919, with a runtime of about 103 minutes.