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Metropolis (1927)
Directed by Fritz Lang
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Overview
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.
Rated NR | Length 148 minutes
Actors
Gustav Fröhlich | Brigitte Helm | Alfred Abel | Rudolf Klein-Rogge | Theodor Loos | Fritz Rasp | Erwin Biswanger | Heinrich George | Fritz Alberti | Grete Berger | Olly Boeheim | Heinrich Gotho | Gottfried Huppertz | Georg John | Margarete Lanner | Rose Lichtenstein | Hanns Leo Reich | Arthur Reinhardt | Curt Siodmak | Henrietta Siodmak | Olaf Storm | Rolf von Goth | Helen von Münchofen | Helene Weigel
Viewing History (seen 3 times)
| Date Viewed | Device | Format | Source | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/15/2019 | Movie Screen | Digital | Theater | 8 stars |
| 03/10/2019 | Home Theater | Blu-ray | Owned | 10 stars |
| 12/03/2010 | TV | Streaming | Video on Demand | 10 stars |
| (Average) 9.33 stars |
Viewing Notes
Great watching the newer Stiftung restoration to its original uncut version that premiered back in 1927! The new recording of the original score sounded great in Dolby 5.1 as well. This is the version with portions included from a 16mm print discovered in Buenos Aires back in 2010.
5 years ago
Would you recommend viewing this version over the previously available (shorter) version if I haven’t seen the film?
5 years ago
I think either is fine but the restored longer version is definitely better in terms of the story. There’s also a whole “action” sequence that has some great practical FX and camerawork for 1927. And the score is worth it all on its own.
I may revisit the older version since I have the DVD just for comparison.
5 years ago
Cool. I requested that Kino blu from the library.