Sappho (1921) : distribution, intrigue et streaming
1921 · Film · ★ 7.1
Released in 1921, Sappho is a drame film directed by Dimitri Buchowetzki, running about 82 minutes.
What it’s about. The drama begins when handsome Johannes Riemann (as Richard de la Croix) is summoned to an asylum, to check on insane brother Alfred Abel (as Andreas de la Croix). As we see in a later flashback, the alluring Pola Negri (as Sappho) left the innocent Mr. Abel, a lowly engineer, for his well-heeled boss Albert Steinrück (as George Bertink); this helped drive Mr. Abel insane. Presently, when Mr. Riemann finds Ms. Negri, she leaves Mr. Steinruck and moves in with Riemann.
Who’s in it. Sappho stars Pola Negri as Sappho, Johannes Riemann as Richard de la Croix, Alfred Abel as Andreas de la Croix and Albert Steinrück as Andreas, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, Sappho has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Sappho page.
If you liked it. Fans of Sappho tend to enjoy Les Évadés, Le Parrain, La Liste de Schindler and Le Parrain, 2e partie.
Questions fréquentes
- Where can I watch Sappho (1921)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Sappho change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Sappho worth watching?
- Sappho holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drame. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Sappho?
- Sappho stars Pola Negri, Johannes Riemann, Alfred Abel, Albert Steinrück and Helga Molander.
- When was Sappho released?
- Sappho was released in 1921, with a runtime of about 82 minutes.