Metropolis

8.1 1927 Fritz Lang 2h 28m
Drama Science Fiction
Metropolis

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 Gustav Fröhlich Freder Fredersen
Brigitte Helm Brigitte Helm Maria / The Machine Man
Alfred Abel Alfred Abel Johann 'Joh' Fredersen
Rudolf Klein-Rogge Rudolf Klein-Rogge C.A. Rotwang
Theodor Loos Theodor Loos Josaphat
Fritz Rasp Fritz Rasp The Thin Man
Erwin Biswanger No. 11811 - Georgy
Heinrich George Heinrich George Grot

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Double Feature Pairings

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