Metropolis

Metropolis (1927)

There can be no understanding between the hands and the brain unless the heart acts as mediator.

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.

Date of release
1927-01-10
TMDB
8.1 / 10 (3230)
Runtime
2h 28m
Genres
Drama, Science Fiction
Director
Fritz Lang

Casting

  • Gustav Fröhlich — Freder Fredersen
  • Brigitte Helm — Maria / The Machine Man
  • Alfred Abel — Johann 'Joh' Fredersen
  • Rudolf Klein-Rogge — C.A. Rotwang
  • Theodor Loos — Josaphat
  • Fritz Rasp — The Thin Man
  • Erwin Biswanger — No. 11811 - Georgy
  • Heinrich George — Grot
  • Fritz Alberti — Creative Human - Man Who Convinces Babel (uncredited)
  • Grete Berger — Working Woman (uncredited)
  • Olly Boeheim — Working Woman (uncredited)
  • Heinrich Gotho — Master of Ceremonies (uncredited)

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