Metropolis (1927)
There can be no understanding between the hands and the brain unless the heart acts as mediator.
1927 · NR · 2h 28m · Drama, Science Fiction
Genres: Drama, Science Fiction
In a futuristic city sharply divided between the rich and the poor, the son of the city's mastermind meets a prophet who predicts the coming of a savior to mediate their differences.
Director: Fritz Lang
Writers: Fritz Lang, Thea von Harbou
Music by: Gottfried Huppertz, Otto Harzner
Cinematography: Günther Rittau, Walter Ruttmann
Editor: Fritz Lang
Box office: $1M · Budget: $5M · Rated 8.1/10 by 3153 viewers
Cast
Gustav Fröhlich as Freder FredersenBrigitte Helm as Maria / The Machine ManAlfred Abel as Johann 'Joh' FredersenRudolf Klein-Rogge as C.A. RotwangTheodor Loos as JosaphatFritz Rasp as The Thin ManErwin Biswanger as No. 11811 - GeorgyHeinrich George as GrotFritz Alberti as Creative Human - Man Who Convinces Babel (uncredited)Grete Berger as Working Woman (uncredited)Olly Boeheim as Working Woman (uncredited)Heinrich Gotho as Master of Ceremonies (uncredited)More like this
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