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Metropolis is a 1927 German expressionist science-fiction silent film directed by Fritz Lang and written by Thea von Harbou in collaboration with Lang from von Harbou's 1925 novel of the same name (which was intentionally written as a treatment). It stars Gustav Fröhlich, Alfred Abel, Rudolf Klein-Rogge, and Brigitte Helm.
- 10 January 1927
- Gottfried Huppertz
- 5.3 million ℛ︁ℳ︁ (estimated) (equivalent to €21 million 2021)
- Erich Pommer
A futuristic city is divided between the wealthy and the working class, and a young man falls in love with a prophet who preaches a mediator between them. IMDb offers cast and crew, user and critic reviews, trivia, goofs, quotes, and a 2010 re-release with 25 minutes of lost footage.
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- 2 min
- Fritz Lang
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Feb 20, 2024 · Metropolis. Brigitte Helm in Metropolis (1927), directed by Fritz Lang. The great future city of Metropolis in the film is inhabited by two distinct classes: the industrialists live off the fat of the land, supported by the workers who live under the city and endure a bare-bones existence of backbreaking work.
- Lee Pfeiffer
Metropolis (μητρόπολις) is a Greek word, (plural: metropoleis) coming from μήτηρ, mḗtēr meaning "mother" and πόλις, pólis meaning "city" or "town", which is how the Greek colonies of antiquity referred to their original cities, with whom they retained cultic and political-cultural connections. The word was used in post ...
A classic science fiction film about a futuristic city divided between the wealthy and the working class. The son of the city's mastermind falls in love with a prophet who predicts a savior to unite them, while a mad scientist creates a robot to destroy them.
Metropolis is a silent German film that depicts a futuristic city divided between a utopian elite and a dystopian underclass. The film explores themes of class conflict, technology, and human nature, and features stunning visuals and special effects.
Mar 28, 1998 · Roger Ebert's review of Fritz Lang's 1927 science-fiction masterpiece, Metropolis, praises its visuals, story and themes. He compares it to other films that influenced its style and message, such as "Dark City" and "Blade Runner".
