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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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Metropolis, German silent film, released in 1927, featuring director Fritz Lang’s vision of a grim futuristic society and containing some of the most impressive images in film history. (Read Lillian Gish’s 1929 Britannica essay on silent film.)
- Lee Pfeiffer
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.
A metropolis (/ m ɪ ˈ t r ɒ p əl ɪ s /) is a large city or conurbation which is a significant economic, political, and cultural area for a country or region, and an important hub for regional or international connections, commerce, and communications.
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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.
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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".
