| Edition |
Restored authorized ed. |
| Description |
1 videodisc (124 min.) : sound, black and white ; 4 3/4 in. + 1 booklet. |
| Physical Medium |
monochrome |
| Description |
digital |
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optical |
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video file |
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DVD video |
| Series |
Collector's edition
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Masterpieces of American literature. Collector's edition.
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| Note |
Restored under the supervision of the Murnau Foundation and with the original 1927 orchestral score by Gottfried Huppertz. |
| System Details |
DVD. |
| Cast |
Brigitte Helm, Gustav Fröhlich, Rudolph Klein-Rogge, Alfred Abel, Theodor Loos, Heinrich George, Fritz Rasp, Rundfunk-Sinfonieorchester Saarbrüchen. |
| Credits |
Photography, Karl Freund, Gunther Rittau ; music, Gottfried Huppertz ; Enno Patalas, commentary. |
| Note |
Based on the novel by Thea von Harbou. |
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Originally produced by UFA as a motion picture in 1927. |
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Special features: 43 min. documentary on the making of the movie, featurette of the digital restoration, photo galleries, missing scenes, architectural sketches, poster artwork, cast and crew biographies. |
| Summary |
The story of a 21st century city run by a "super trustee" and his collaborators who live in a paradise-like garden. Workers are totally enslaved by machines and condemned to live underground. In the midst of this misery, a young woman, Maria, arises and attempts to inspire the workers to throw off their oppressors. |
| Language |
Silent with subtitles in English, French and Spanish. Audio commentary in English, German, French and Spanish. Musical accompaniment. |
| Subject |
Silent films.
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Silent films. |
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Feature films.
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Feature films. |
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Science fiction films.
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Science fiction films. |
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Motion pictures, German.
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Motion pictures, German. |
| Genre/Form |
Feature films.
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Video recordings.
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Video recordings.
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| Added Author |
Lang, Fritz, 1890-1976.
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Pommer, Erich, 1889-1966.
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Harbou, Thea von, 1888-1954.
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Freund, Karl, 1890-1969.
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Rittau, Günther.
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Helm, Brigitte, 1908-1996.
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Fröhlich, Gustav.
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Klein-Rogge, Rudolf.
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Abel, Alfred, 1879-1937.
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George, Heinrich, 1893-1946.
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Loos, Theodor, 1883-1954.
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Rasp, Fritz, 1891-1976.
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Harbou, Thea von, 1888-1954.
Metropolis.
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Kino International Corporation.
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UFA (Firm)
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| Note |
Additional title on container: Fritz Lang's Metropolis |
| Standard No. |
738329027520 |
| Music No. |
K275 |
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