Harry Haller — Steppenwolf Character Profile

About Harry Haller

A depressed, half-man, half-animal individual in 1920s Germany who resents his middle-class station and initially desires death before being introduced to life and the Magic Theater.

Harry Haller — Character Profile

Character Facts

Played by

Max von Sydow

Appears in

Steppenwolf (1974)

Role

Protagonist

Relationships (9)

• Harry Haller — Unknown Mysterious Figure — Aztec (Roy Bosier)

  Aztec is an enigmatic character in Harry's journey

• Harry Haller — Social Acquaintance — Mr. Hefte (Eduard Linkers)

  Mr. Hefte is a character in Harry's social environment

• Harry Haller — Social Acquaintance — Loering (Charles Regnier)

  Loering is a character in Harry's social environment

• Harry Haller — Social Acquaintance — Franz (Helmut Förnbacher)

  Franz is another character in Harry's social circle

• Harry Haller — Social Acquaintance — Gustav (Niels-Peter Rudolph)

  Gustav is a character in Harry's social circle

• Harry Haller — Professional Intellectual Influence — Goethe (Alfred Baillou)

  Goethe represents philosophical and intellectual guidance for Harry

• Harry Haller — Romantic Love Interest — Maria (Carla Romanelli)

  Maria represents a romantic connection in Harry's journey

• Harry Haller — Alliance Guide — Pablo (Pierre Clémenti)

  Pablo helps Harry navigate the Magic Theater and discover new aspects of himself

• Harry Haller — Alliance Mentor — Hermine (Dominique Sanda)

  Hermine introduces Harry to new experiences and guides him through his journey

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• Hermine (Dominique Sanda)
• Pablo (Pierre Clémenti)
• Maria (Carla Romanelli)
• Dora (Silvia Reize)
• Aztec (Roy Bosier)
• Rosa (Sunnyi Melles)
• Goethe (Alfred Baillou)
• Frau Hefte (Helen Hesse)
• Gustav (Niels-Peter Rudolph)
• Franz (Helmut Förnbacher)
• Loering (Charles Regnier)
• Mr. Hefte (Eduard Linkers)