Metropolis (1927)

Metropolis (1927)

There can be no understanding between the hands and the brain unless the heart acts as mediator. 1927-02-06 Germany 148 Min. PG-13
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Overview

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.

Cast

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