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Metropolis

  • 19271927
  • Not RatedNot Rated
  • 2h 33m
IMDb RATING
8.3/10
172K
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Brigitte Helm in Metropolis (1927)
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  • Drama
  • Sci-Fi
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... Read allIn 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.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.
IMDb RATING
8.3/10
172K
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POPULARITY
2,592
123
  • Director
    • Fritz Lang
  • Writers
    • Thea von Harbou(screenplay)
    • Fritz Lang(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Brigitte Helm
    • Alfred Abel
    • Gustav Fröhlich
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  • Director
    • Fritz Lang
  • Writers
    • Thea von Harbou(screenplay)
    • Fritz Lang(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Brigitte Helm
    • Alfred Abel
    • Gustav Fröhlich
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 533User reviews
    • 220Critic reviews
    • 98Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Top rated movie #115
    • Awards
      • 6 wins & 7 nominations

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    Brigitte Helm
    Brigitte Helm
    • Mariaas Maria…
    Alfred Abel
    Alfred Abel
    • Johann (Joh) Fredersenas Johann (Joh) Fredersen
    Gustav Fröhlich
    Gustav Fröhlich
    • Freder Fredersen - Joh Fredersens Sohnas Freder Fredersen - Joh Fredersens Sohn
    Rudolf Klein-Rogge
    Rudolf Klein-Rogge
    • Erfinder C.A. Rotwangas Erfinder C.A. Rotwang…
    Fritz Rasp
    Fritz Rasp
    • Der Schmaleas Der Schmale…
    Theodor Loos
    Theodor Loos
    • Josaphatas Josaphat…
    Erwin Biswanger
    • 11811 - Georgyas 11811 - Georgy
    Heinrich George
    Heinrich George
    • Grot -Wärter der Herzmaschineas Grot -Wärter der Herzmaschine…
    Fritz Alberti
    • Schöpferischer Menschas Schöpferischer Mensch
    • (uncredited)
    • …
    Grete Berger
    Grete Berger
    • Arbeiterinas Arbeiterin
    • (uncredited)
    • …
    Olly Boeheim
    • Arbeiterinas Arbeiterin
    • (uncredited)
    • …
    Max Dietze
    • Arbeiteras Arbeiter
    • (uncredited)
    • …
    Ellen Frey
    • Arbeiterinas Arbeiterin
    • (uncredited)
    • …
    Beatrice Garga
    • Frau der ewigen Gärtenas Frau der ewigen Gärten
    • (uncredited)
    • …
    Heinrich Gotho
    • Zermonienmeisteras Zermonienmeister
    • (uncredited)
    • …
    Dolly Grey
    Dolly Grey
    • Arbeiterinas Arbeiterin
    • (uncredited)
    • …
    Anny Hintze
    • Frau der ewigen Gärtenas Frau der ewigen Gärten
    • (uncredited)
    • …
    Gottfried Huppertz
    • Man Playing Violinas Man Playing Violin
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Fritz Lang
    • Writers
      • Thea von Harbou(screenplay) (novel)
      • Fritz Lang(screenplay) (uncredited)
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    • Trivia
      Much to Fritz Lang's dismay, Adolf Hitler and Joseph Goebbels were big fans of the film. Goebbels met with Lang and told him that he could be made an honorary Aryan despite his Jewish background. Goebbels told him "Mr. Lang, we decide who is Jewish and who is not." Lang left for Paris that very night.
    • Goofs
      When Freder and Josaphat are climbing down into the miner's city, Freder is barefoot. When they are taking the children up the stairs, he has shoes again.
    • Quotes

      Maria: HEAD and HANDS need a mediator. THE MEDIATOR BETWEEN HEAD AND HANDS MUST BE THE HEART!

      Worker #1: But where is our mediator, Maria - ?

      Maria: Wait for him! He will surely come!

      Worker #2: We will wait, Maria...! But not much longer - - !

    • Crazy credits
      Restoration based on the version in the Filmmuseum Munich and material preserved in the Bundesarchiv-Filmarchiv
    • Alternate versions
      A version restored by the German Democratic Republic in the eighties runs 115 minutes (still shown on German TV sometimes).
    • Connections
      Edited into Il volo (1975)

    User reviews533

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    Top review
    9/10
    The father of sci-fi cinema.
    Silent movies are not for everyone. Neither are subtitles. Those brave enough to view a movie with no sound and words that are far and few between should definitely enjoy this silent masterpiece. One of the biggest productions of its time, Metropolis still holds its own when set design and special effects are compared. But what Metropolis really has is orginality. This German-Expressionist film had such originality in everything from its costumes to its views of a future (modern) city that its ideas can still be seen everywhere in modern sci-fi. Star Wars's C-3PO was based on Bridgette Helm's robot. Dark City and Brazil both have Metropolis look-a-like cities. This is a very good movie. It's too bad most movies don't have its originality.
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    • Apr 24, 1999

    FAQ4

    • Is "Metropolis" based on a book?
    • How did they shoot the rings around the machine when it was transforming into the guise of Maria?
    • What are the differences between the 2001 Restoration and the 2010 Restoration?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • March 13, 1927 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • Germany
    • Official site
      • Official North American site for 2002 restoration
    • Languages
      • German
      • English
    • Also known as
      • The Complete Metropolis
    • Filming locations
      • Berlin, Germany
    • Production company
      • Universum Film (UFA)
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • DEM 6,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $1,236,166
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $19,386
      • Jul 14, 2002
    • Gross worldwide
      • $1,349,711
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      2 hours 33 minutes
    • Sound mix
      • Silent(original release)
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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