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Metropolis 1927

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

Status
Released
Runtime
148 minutes
Director
Fritz Lang
Network
UFA
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★ TMDB users: 8.1/10 from 3,135 votes NR DramaScience Fiction Released
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What is Metropolis?

Metropolis is a science fiction film set in a futuristic city. The city is characterized by a sharp division between its wealthy and impoverished populations.

Type
Film
Year
1927
Status
Released
Runtime
148 minutes
Release date
Jan 10, 1927
Original language
DE
Origin
Germany
Studios
UFA
Budget
$5,300,000
Revenue
$1,350,322
Genres
Drama, Science Fiction
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★ TMDB users: 8.1/10 from 3,135 votes
Episode runtime
~148 minutes
Status
Released
Network
UFA
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Overview

Metropolis is a science fiction film set in a futuristic city. The city is characterized by a sharp division between its wealthy and impoverished populations. The story revolves around the son of the city's mastermind, who encounters a prophet. This prophet foretells the arrival of a savior who will allegedly bring balance to the city's stark social contrasts. The savior's role is predicted to mediate the differences between the city's affluent and impoverished inhabitants. The film's narrative explores the social and economic disparities present in this futuristic urban setting.

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Should you watch it?

“A futuristic city divided between rich and poor awaits a mediator.”

Reasons to watch
  • Classic science fiction drama
  • Features notable early cinema scale
Keep in mind
  • Runtime is over two hours
  • May feel dated to modern viewers

Watch it if you are interested in classic science fiction cinema.

This is a dramatic science fiction film from 1927.

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When was Metropolis released?

The film was released in 1927.

What genres is the film associated with?

It is classified as a drama and science fiction film.

How long is the movie?

The runtime is two hours and twenty-eight minutes.

Who stars in the film?

The cast includes Brigitte Helm, Alfred Abel, and Gustav Fröhlich.

What is the basic premise?

It depicts a futuristic city divided between the rich and the poor where a savior is anticipated to mediate differences.

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