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Metropolis (1927)

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

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.

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Cast & Crew

Director
Fritz Lang
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    Freder Fredersen Gustav Fröhlich
  • Profile picture of Brigitte Helm
    Maria / The Machine Man Brigitte Helm
  • Profile picture of Alfred Abel
    Johann 'Joh' Fredersen Alfred Abel
  • Profile picture of Rudolf Klein-Rogge
    C.A. Rotwang Rudolf Klein-Rogge
  • Profile picture of Theodor Loos
    Josaphat Theodor Loos
  • Profile picture of Fritz Rasp
    The Thin Man Fritz Rasp
  • Profile picture of Erwin Biswanger
    No. 11811 - Georgy Erwin Biswanger
  • Profile picture of Heinrich George
    Grot Heinrich George

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