---
title: "The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari"
year: 1920
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/the-cabinet-of-dr-caligari-1920"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 234
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 77
community_rating: 7.9
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "NR"
---

# The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari (1920) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/the-cabinet-of-dr-caligari-1920

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari is a film first released in 1920. Catalogued under Drama, Horror, Thriller, Crime. Produced and broadcast by Decla Film Gesellschaft Holz & Co.. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A young man confronts a chilling exhibit where a mysterious doctor awakens a sleepwalking killer."

### Why Watch
- Atmospheric horror with striking visuals
- Pioneering expressionist style
- Tense thriller narrative

### Caveats & Content Note
- Silent-era pacing may feel slow to modern viewers
- Black‑and‑white cinematography may not appeal to everyone
- Tone & Suitability: The film’s eerie atmosphere and themes of madness make it suitable for mature audiences.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: eerie, unsettling, expressionist, suspenseful

## Streaming Availability Matrix

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## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Robert Wiene
- **Networks / Studios**: Decla Film Gesellschaft Holz & Co.

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Werner Krauss** as *Dr. Caligari*
- **Conrad Veidt** as *Cesare*
- **Friedrich Fehér** as *Francis*
- **Lil Dagover** as *Jane*
- **Hans Heinrich von Twardowski** as *Alan*
- **Rudolf Lettinger** as *Dr. Olsen*
- **Henri Peters-Arnolds** as *Young Doctor (uncredited)*
- **Rudolf Klein-Rogge** as *Criminal (uncredited)*
- **Hans Lanser-Rudolf** as *Old Man (uncredited)*
- **Ludwig Rex** as *Murderer (uncredited)*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is the basic premise of The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari?
It follows Francis as he remembers a terrifying visit to an exhibit where Dr. Caligari awakens a somnambulist named Cesare.

### Q: Who are the central characters?
The story centers on Francis, his fiancée Jane, his friend Alan, Dr. Caligari, and the somnambulist Cesare.

### Q: What genres does the film belong to?
It is classified as drama, horror, thriller, and crime.

### Q: How long is the film?
The runtime is approximately 1 hour and 17 minutes.

### Q: Is there any content that might be unsettling?
The film features horror elements and a chilling atmosphere that may be unsettling for some viewers.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/234)

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