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13 March 1927 (USA) moreTagline:
There can be no understanding between the hands and the brain unless the heart acts as mediator.Plot:
In a futuristic city sharply divided between the working class and the city planners, the son of the city's mastermind falls in love with a working class prophet who predicts the coming of a savior to mediate their differences. full summary | full synopsisAwards:
2 wins & 2 nominations moreNewsDesk:
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A fantastic movie, a must see moreCast
(Credited cast)| Alfred Abel | ... | Joh Fredersen | |
| Gustav Fröhlich | ... | Freder, Joh Fredersen's son | |
| Rudolf Klein-Rogge | ... | C. A. Rotwang, the inventor | |
| Fritz Rasp | ... | The Thin Man | |
| Theodor Loos | ... | Josaphat | |
| Erwin Biswanger | ... | 11811 | |
| Heinrich George | ... | Grot, the guardian of the Heart Machine | |
| Brigitte Helm | ... | Maria |
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Add content advisory for parentsRuntime:
153 min | Germany:147 min (2001 restored version) | Germany:210 min (premiere cut) | Germany:80 min (Giorgio Moroder version) | Germany:93 min (re-release version) | USA:114 min (25 fps) (1927 cut version) | USA:123 min (2002 Murnau Foundation 75th aniversary restored version) | Spain:118 min (DVD edition) | USA:117 minCountry:
GermanyLanguage:
GermanColor:
Black and White (tinted)Aspect Ratio:
1.33 : 1 moreCertification:
Germany:12 (video rating) (re-release) | West Germany:16 (theatrical re-release) (1962) | Germany:18 (original rating) (1927) | Germany:o.Al. (DVD re-rating) | Iceland:L | Argentina:Atp | Australia:G | Canada:G | Chile:TE | Norway:12 (1986) | Peru:PT | Portugal:17 (original rating) | Portugal:M/6 (DVD rating) | South Korea:12 (DVD rating) | Spain:T (DVD rating) | Sweden:11 (re-release) | Sweden:15 (original rating) | UK:A (original rating) | UK:PG (video rating)Filming Locations:
Berlin, GermanyFun Stuff
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Revealing mistakes: Maria is riding an elevator downwards into the workers' city. A shot shows her looking down into the workers' city. The next shot shows her view of the workers' city. The view is moving down when it should be moving up. (On the Kino DVD, this occurs in chapter 27.) moreQuotes:
Maria: "We shall build a tower that will reach to the stars!" Having conceived Babel, yet unable to build it themselves, they had thousands to build it for them. But those who toiled knew nothing of the dreams of those who planned. And the minds that planned the Tower of Babel cared nothing for the workers who built it... moreSoundtrack:
Here She Comes moreFAQ
A Note Regarding SpoilersIs "Metropolis" based on a novel?
How did they shoot the rings around the machine when it was transforming into the guise of Maria?
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I was shocked to find myself riveted to this movie. This is without a doubt the best sci-fi movie I've ever seen! Let me explain my position. We have all seen modern sci-fi movies, and argued over which is the best ever made, but those film makers have high speed film and computers. Imagine trying to make a movie today with only the tools available to Fritz Lang in 1925, and even if you used a modern camcorder it would be nigh impossible! This is a must see for all persons interested in the history of film, as well as just good fun for everyone. The social metaphores as well as the religious and philosophical double meanings are a sight to behold.