Metropolis
Completed
"There can be no understanding between the hands and the brain unless the heart acts as mediator."
1927-02-06
8.1
de 153mDramaScience Fiction
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.
Director of Photography
Günther Rittau
Director
Fritz Lang
Director of Photography
Walter Ruttmann
Set Designer
Edgar G. Ulmer
Producer
Erich Pommer
Editor
Fritz Lang
future metropolis class society man vs machine underground world tower of babel based on novel or book inventor dystopia delirium mad scientist prophet steampunk grim reaper black and white robot destruction silent film nostalgic expressionism seven deadly sins depravity mob justice downtrodden saviour social unrest german expressionism mediator cautionary dramatic suspenseful
Status
ReleasedRevenue
$1,350,322Budget
$5,300,000Countries
- Germany
Companies
- UFA
