In a futuristic city sharply divided between the working class and the city planners, the son of the city's mastermind falls in love with a working class prophet who predicts the coming of a savior to mediate their differences.
Director: Fritz Lang
Writers: Thea von Harbou (screenplay), Thea von Harbou (novel)
Stars: Brigitte Helm, Alfred Abel, Gustav Fröhlich
Cast overview:
Alfred Abel ... Johann (Joh) Fredersen
Gustav Fröhlich ... Freder Fredersen - Joh Fredersens Sohn
Rudolf Klein-Rogge ... Erfinder C.A. Rotwang / The Inventor
Fritz Rasp ... Der Schmale / The Thin Man
Theodor Loos ... Josaphat / Joseph
Erwin Biswanger ... 11811 - Georgy
Heinrich George ... Grot -Wärter der Herzmaschine / Guardian of the Heart Machine
Brigitte Helm ... Maria / Maschinenmensch / The Machine Man
Storyline
Sometime in the future, the city of Metropolis is home to a Utopian society where its wealthy residents live a carefree life. One of those is Freder Fredersen. One day, he spots a beautiful woman with a group of children, she and the children quickly disappear. Trying to follow her, he is horrified to find an underground world of workers who apparently run the machinery that keeps the Utopian world above ground functioning. One of the few people above ground who knows about the world below is Freder's father, John Fredersen, who is the founder and master of Metropolis. Freder learns that the woman is called Maria, who espouses the need to join the "hands" - the workers - to the "head" - those in power above - by a mediator who will act as the "heart". Freder wants to help the plight of the workers in their struggle for a better life. But when John learns of what Maria is advocating and that Freder has joined their cause, with the assistance of an old colleague. an inventor called ...
Plot Summary | Plot Synopsis
Plot Keywords: robot | revolution | dystopia | social injustice | class differences
Taglines: There can be no understanding between the hands and the brain unless the heart acts as mediator.
Genres: Drama | Sci-Fi
Certificate: Not Rated | See all certifications
Parents Guide: View content advisory
Details
Official Sites: Official North American site for 2002 restoration
Country: Germany
Language: German
Release Date: 13 March 1927 (USA)
Also Known As: Metropolis
Filming Locations: Filmwerke Staaken, Staaken, Spandau, Berlin, Germany
Box Office
Budget:DEM6,000,000 (estimated)
Opening Weekend USA: $19,386, 14 July 2002
Gross USA: $1,236,166
Cumulative Worldwide Gross: $1,349,711
Company Credits
Production Co: Universum Film (UFA)
Technical Specs
Runtime: 153 min | 93 min (re-release) | 114 min (1927 cut) | 123 min (2002 Murnau Foundation 75th aniversary restored) | 80 min (Giorgio Moroder)
Sound Mix: Dolby Digital (1995 restored version)| Silent (original release)
Color: Black and White
Aspect Ratio: 1.33 : 1
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