Nosferatu: A Symphony of Horror (1922)
Nosferatu, eine Symphonie des Grauens (original title)Reference View | Change View
- Not Rated
- 1h 34min
- Fantasy, Horror
- 18 May 1922 (Estonia)
- Movie
Vampire Count Orlok expresses interest in a new residence and real estate agent Hutter's wife.
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Awards:
- 3 wins & 2 nominations.
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Cast
| Max Schreck | ... |
Graf Orlok
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| Gustav von Wangenheim | ... |
Hutter
(as Gustav v. Wangenheim)
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| Greta Schröder | ... |
Ellen - seine Frau
(as Greta Schroeder)
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Georg H. Schnell | ... |
Harding - ein Reeder
(as G.H. Schnell)
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Ruth Landshoff | ... |
Ruth - seine Schwester
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Gustav Botz | ... |
Professor Sievers - der Stadtarzt
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| Alexander Granach | ... |
Knock - ein Häusermakler
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| John Gottowt | ... |
Professor Bulwer - ein Paracelsianer
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Max Nemetz | ... |
Ein Kapitän
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Wolfgang Heinz | ... |
1. Matrose
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Albert Venohr | ... |
2. Matrose
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| Karl Etlinger | ... |
Kontrolleur am Kai (uncredited)
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Guido Herzfeld | ... |
Wirt (uncredited)
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Hans Lanser-Ludolff | ... |
A magistrate (uncredited)
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Loni Nest | ... |
Child at Window (uncredited)
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| Fritz Rasp | ... |
Knocks Mitarbeiter (uncredited)
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Josef Sareny | ... |
Head Coachman (uncredited)
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Fanny Schreck | ... |
Krankenschwester im Hospital (uncredited)
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Eric van Viele | ... |
Matrose 2 (uncredited)
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Hardy von Francois | ... |
Arzt im Hospital (uncredited)
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Heinrich Witte | ... |
Wärter im Irrenhaus (uncredited)
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Directed by
| F.W. Murnau | ||
Written by
| Bram Stoker | ... | (based on the novel "Dracula" by) |
| Henrik Galeen | ... | (freely adapted by) |
Produced by
| Enrico Dieckmann | ... | producer |
| Albin Grau | ... | producer |
Music by
| James Bernard | ... | (1997) |
| James Duhamel | ... | composer (as Wetfish) |
| Hans Erdmann | ... | (music) |
| Sandro Forte | ... | co-composer / (new music co-composed by - as member of Wetfish) |
| Carlos U. Garza | ... | (1998) |
| Gérard Hourbette | ... | (1988) |
| Timothy Howard | ... | (1991) |
| Richard Marriott | ... | (1989) (as Club Foot Orchestra) |
| Richard O'Meara | ... | (2000) |
| Hans Posegga | ... | (1989) |
| Peter Schirmann | ... | (1969) |
| Donald Sosin | ... | (2002) (as Douglas Sosin) |
| Robert Steadman | ... | composer |
| Didier Thunus | ... | (2019) (as EverKent) |
| Bernardo Uzeda | ... | (2006) |
| Bernd Wilden | ... | (1998) |
| Thierry Zaboitzeff | ... | (1988) |
Cinematography by
| Fritz Arno Wagner | ... | (photographed by) (as F.A. Wagner) |
| Günther Krampf | ... | (uncredited) |
Costume Design by
| Albin Grau | ... | (costumes by) |
Art Department
| Albin Grau | ... | art director: sets |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Fritz Arno Wagner | ... | camera operator |
Music Department
| James Fitzpatrick | ... | music contractor (1997) |
| Joanna Seaton | ... | vocalist (2002) |
| Art Zoyd | ... | performer (1988) |
Additional Crew
| Robert Gray | ... | translator: English intertitles |
| Max Schreck | ... | voice dubbing: Max Schreck (uncredited) |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Nederlandsche Bioscoop Trust (1922) (Netherlands) (theatrical) (original release)
- Les Films Cosmograph (1922) (France) (theatrical)
- Centraal Bureau voor Ligafilms (1929) (Netherlands) (theatrical) (censored re-release)
- Film Arts Guild (1929) (United States) (theatrical)
- Vrijzinnig Protestantse Radio Omroep (VPRO) (1963) (Netherlands) (tv)
- France 3 (1976) (France) (tv)
- Republic Pictures Home Video (1991) (United States) (video) (laserdisc)
- Image Entertainment (1992) (United States) (video) (laserdisc)
- Image Entertainment (1997) (United States) (DVD)
- Yleisradio (YLE) (1997) (Finland) (tv)
- Kino Video (1998) (United States) (VHS)
- Kino Video (2000) (United Kingdom) (DVD)
- Alpha Video Distributors (2001) (United States) (DVD)
- Alpha Video Distributors (2001) (United States) (VHS)
- Alpha Video Distributors (2002) (United States) (DVD)
- British Film Institute (BFI) (2002) (United Kingdom) (VHS)
- Divisa Ediciones (2002) (Spain) (DVD)
- Divisa Home Video (2002) (Spain) (DVD)
- Kino Video (2002) (United States) (DVD)
- Reel Media International (2004) (United States) (VHS)
- Reel Media International (2007) (United States)
- Transit Film (2007) (Germany) (DVD) (restored version with original score)
- Living Colour Entertainment (2008) (Netherlands) (DVD) (two-disc special edition)
- Asociace Ceských Filmových Klubu (ACFK) (2009) (Czechia) (theatrical)
- Atlantic Film (2009) (Finland) (DVD)
- Atlantic Film (2009) (Sweden) (DVD)
- Films sans Frontières (2010) (World-wide) (video)
- Walking Shadows (2010) (United States) (DVD)
- New Star (2012) (Greece) (theatrical) (re-release)
- UBFilm.com (2012) (United States)
- Horndog Studios (2013) (United States)
- Orlando Eastwood Productions (2013) (United States) (Blu-ray) (DVD)
- Universum Film (UFA) (2014) (Germany) (Blu-ray)
- Universum Film (UFA) (2014) (Germany) (DVD)
- Orlando Eastwood Films (2017) (United States)
- Huit-Zilin Promotora Fílmica (2018) (Mexico)
- Penteo Films S.L. (2018) (Spain) (restored)
- Tubi TV (2020) (United States) (video)
- Pluto TV (2021) (United States) (video)
- Elävän kuvan keskus (2024) (Finland) (theatrical)
- Buksfilm (2024) (Poland) (video) (VOD)
- Noble Entertainment (2004) (Sweden) (DVD)
- Odox Entertainment (1996) (Sweden) (video)
- RAI Radiotelevisione Italiana (1962) (Italy) (tv)
- Reel Vault (2022) (United States) (Blu-ray)
- Republic Pictures Home Video (United States) (VHS)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Fondazione Cineteca di Bologna (film restoration) (2002)
- Kinograph Inc. (English intertitles translated by) (2002)
- Studio Babelsberg (sound stages)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
Wisborg, Germany-based estate agent Knock dispatches his associate, Hutter, to Count Orlok's castle in Transylvania as the Count wants to purchase an isolated house in Wisborg. They plan on selling him the one across the way from Hutter's own home. Hutter leaves his innocent wife, Ellen, with some friends while he is away. Hutter's trek is an unusual one, with many locals not wanting to take him near the castle where strange events have been occurring. Once at the castle, Hutter sells the house to Orlok, but he also notices and feels unusual occurrences, primarily feeling like there is a dark shadow hanging over him, even in daytime when Orlok is usually asleep. Hutter eventually sees the Count's sleeping chamber in a crypt, and based on a book he has recently read, believes the Count is really a vampire or Nosferatu. While Hutter is trapped in the castle, the Count, hiding in a shipment of coffins, makes his way to Wisborg, causing death along his way, which most attribute to the plague. Hutter himself tries to rush home to save his town and most importantly save Ellen from Nosferatu's imminent arrival. In Wisborg, Ellen can feel the impending darkness as Nosferatu gets closer. But she learns that a sinless woman can sacrifice herself to kill the vampire. Will Hutter be able to save Ellen, either from Nosferatu and/or her self-sacrifice? Written by Huggo |
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| Taglines | A thrilling mystery masterpiece - a chilling psycho-drama of blood-lust. See more » |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | The movie was banned in Sweden due to excessive horror. The ban was finally lifted in 1972. See more » |
| Goofs | (at around 30 mins) When Hutter is writing his letter to Ellen in Count Orlok's castle, the paper that he is meant to be writing on is clearly blank throughout the scene. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Edited into Boo! (1932). See more » |
| Soundtracks | Jeux d'enfants - Galop See more » |
| Quotes |
Graf Orlok:
Your wife has such a beautiful neck... See more » |