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Still from Metropolis — Metropolis (1927) — Fritz LangPhotographed by Günther Rittau and Walter Ruttmann and Karl Freund

Poster for Metropolis

Metropolis

German / 1927 / 2h 28m

Not streamingNot currently on the Criterion Channel.

Drama Science Fiction

Letterboxd: 4.24/5·274.8K ratings·50.8K reviewson Letterboxd
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Synopsis

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.

Included in
Sight and Sound’s Greatest Films of All Time: Critics’ Poll
Position 3
Included in
German Expressionism
Position 8
Included in
Additions: March 2020
Position 44

Credits

Crew

DirectorFritz Lang

Writer

Fritz Lang, Thea von Harbou

CinematographerGünther Rittau, Walter Ruttmann, Karl Freund

ComposerGottfried Huppertz, Otto Harzner

EditorFritz Lang

ProducerErich Pommer

Cast

Gustav Fröhlichas Freder Fredersen

Brigitte Helmas Maria / The Machine Man

Alfred Abelas Johann 'Joh' Fredersen

Rudolf Klein-Roggeas C.A. Rotwang

Theodor Loosas Josaphat

Fritz Raspas The Thin Man

Erwin Biswangeras No. 11811 - Georgy

Heinrich Georgeas Grot

Fritz Albertias Creative Human - Man Who Convinces Babel (uncredited)

Grete Bergeras Working Woman (uncredited)

Olly Boeheimas Working Woman (uncredited)

Heinrich Gothoas Master of Ceremonies (uncredited)

Gottfried Huppertzas Man Playing Violin (uncredited)

Georg Johnas Working Man Who Causes Explosion of M-Machine (uncredited)

Margarete Lanneras Woman of Eternal Gardens / Lady in Car (uncredited)

Rose Lichtensteinas Working Woman (uncredited)

Hanns Leo Reichas Marinus (uncredited)

Arthur Reinhardtas Working Man (uncredited)

Curt Siodmakas Working Man (uncredited)

Henrietta Siodmakas Working Woman (uncredited)

Double Feature

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Poster for The Testament of Dr. Mabuse

The Testament of Dr. Mabuse1933

Both directed by Fritz Lang, and both starring Rudolf Klein-Rogge

Or

M1931Both directed by Fritz Lang, and both starring Theodor Loos

Metropolis (1927) | Criteria