The Great Light (1920): cast, story & where to watch
1920 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1920, The Great Light is a drama film directed by Hanna Henning, running about 110 minutes.
What it’s about. Lorenz Ferleitner has worked his way up from a poor but gifted farm boy to a recognized master builder. When a new cathedral is to be built, he is given the honor of carrying out the task. He would like to commission the unknown young painter Fritz Rasmussen to decorate the dome. The director of the art academy, Professor Marquardt, however, wants to employ his untalented nephew for the painting work. A bitter conflict unfolds.
Who’s in it. The Great Light stars Emil Jannings as Lorenz Ferleitner, Frida Richard as Frau Rasmussen, Kurt Vespermann as Fritz Rasmussen and Margarete Schön as Charlotte Rasmussen, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, The Great Light 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 Great Light page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Great Light tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Great Light (1920)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Great Light change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Great Light worth watching?
- The Great Light holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Great Light?
- The Great Light stars Emil Jannings, Frida Richard, Kurt Vespermann, Margarete Schön and Albert Patry.
- When was The Great Light released?
- The Great Light was released in 1920, with a runtime of about 110 minutes.