The Burning Soil (1922): cast, story & where to watch
1922 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1922, The Burning Soil is a drama film directed by F. W. Murnau, running about 79 minutes.
What it’s about. The film follows tells the story of a struggle over a plot of petroleum-rich land.
Who’s in it. The Burning Soil stars Werner Krauß as Der alte Rog / Old Rog, Eugen Klöpfer as Peter Rog, Vladimir Gajdarov as Johannes Rog and Eduard von Winterstein as Graf Rudenburg / Count Rudenburg, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, The Burning Soil 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 Burning Soil page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Burning Soil tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Burning Soil (1922)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Burning Soil change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Burning Soil worth watching?
- The Burning Soil holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Burning Soil?
- The Burning Soil stars Werner Krauß, Eugen Klöpfer, Vladimir Gajdarov, Eduard von Winterstein and Lya De Putti.
- When was The Burning Soil released?
- The Burning Soil was released in 1922, with a runtime of about 79 minutes.