Metropolis

Metropolis

There can be no understanding between the hands and the brain unless the heart acts as mediator.

8.1 /10 3,036 votes
January 10, 1927 2h 28m Released

Storyline

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.

Key Information

Director Fritz Lang
Writers Fritz Lang, Thea von Harbou
Studio UFA
Rating 8.1/10
Language DE
Budget $5,300,000

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Cast & Crew

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

Fritz Alberti

Fritz Alberti

Creative Human - Man Who Convinces Babel (uncredited)

Grete Berger

Working Woman (uncredited)

Olly Boeheim

Working Woman (uncredited)

Heinrich Gotho

Master of Ceremonies (uncredited)

Frequently Asked Questions

Metropolis was released on January 10, 1927.

The runtime of Metropolis is 2h 28m.

Metropolis is a Drama, Science Fiction movie.

Metropolis has a rating of 8.1 out of 10 on TMDB.

Metropolis is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.

Metropolis was directed by Fritz Lang.

The main cast of Metropolis includes Gustav Fröhlich, Brigitte Helm, Alfred Abel.

Metropolis is originally in German.