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The Golem

Original title: Der Golem, wie er in die Welt kam
  • 1920
  • Unrated
  • 1h 31m
IMDb RATING
7.2/10
9.6K
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The Golem (1920)
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In 16th-century Prague, a rabbi creates the Golem - a giant creature made of clay. Using sorcery, he brings the creature to life in order to protect the Jews of Prague from persecution.In 16th-century Prague, a rabbi creates the Golem - a giant creature made of clay. Using sorcery, he brings the creature to life in order to protect the Jews of Prague from persecution.In 16th-century Prague, a rabbi creates the Golem - a giant creature made of clay. Using sorcery, he brings the creature to life in order to protect the Jews of Prague from persecution.

  • Directors
    • Carl Boese
    • Paul Wegener
  • Writers
    • Paul Wegener
    • Henrik Galeen
  • Stars
    • Paul Wegener
    • Albert Steinrück
    • Ernst Deutsch
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • IMDb RATING
    7.2/10
    9.6K
    YOUR RATING
    • Directors
      • Carl Boese
      • Paul Wegener
    • Writers
      • Paul Wegener
      • Henrik Galeen
    • Stars
      • Paul Wegener
      • Albert Steinrück
      • Ernst Deutsch
    • 73User reviews
    • 65Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 win & 1 nomination total

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    Top Cast15

    Paul Wegener
    Paul Wegener
    • Ein seltsames Geschöpf, genannt der Golem…
    Albert Steinrück
    Albert Steinrück
    • Der hohe Rabbi Löw…
    Ernst Deutsch
    Ernst Deutsch
    • Des Rabbi Famulus…
    Lyda Salmonova
    Lyda Salmonova
    • Mirjam, des Rabbi Tochter…
    Hans Stürm
    • Der Rabbi Jehuda, der Älteste der Gemeinde
    • (as Hans Sturm)
    Max Kronert
    • Der Tempeldiener…
    Otto Gebühr
    Otto Gebühr
    • Der Kaiser…
    Lothar Müthel
    • Der Junker Florian…
    Greta Schröder
    Greta Schröder
    • Das Mägdelein mit der Rose…
    Carl Ebert
    • Temple Servant
    • (uncredited)
    Fritz Feld
    Fritz Feld
    • Jester
    • (uncredited)
    Loni Nest
    • Ein kleines Mädchen
    • (uncredited)
    • …
    Ursula Nest
    • Little Girl
    • (uncredited)
    Dore Paetzold
    • Des Kaisers Kebse
    • (uncredited)
    • …
    Märte Rassow
    • Kind
    • (uncredited)
    • Directors
      • Carl Boese
      • Paul Wegener
    • Writers
      • Paul Wegener
      • Henrik Galeen
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

    User reviews73

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    Summary

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    Related interests

    Florence Pugh in Midsommar (2019)
    Folk Horror
    Elijah Wood in The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001)
    Fantasy
    Mia Farrow in Rosemary's Baby (1968)
    Horror

    Storyline

    Did you know

    • Trivia
      This was the third of a trilogy that Paul Wegener made featuring the Golem, the other two being The Golem (1914) and the short comedy The Golem and the Dancing Girl (1917). This movie works as a prequel to the first film and is the only one that has not been lost.
    • Goofs
      The story is set in the 16th Century. A prediction of doom is made based on the movements of Uranus, which was not discovered until 1781.
    • Alternate versions
      The 2002 Alpha Video DVD version runs for 101 minutes. This is not evident from the back of the Alpha Video DVD case, which wrongly lists the running time as only 85 minutes. It looks as if Alpha Video somehow got hold of the fullest version currently known - maybe even a complete version of the film, since there are no obvious gaps in the story.
    • Connections
      Edited into People Who Die Mysteriously in Their Sleep (2004)

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    Details

    • Release date
      • June 19, 1921 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • Germany
    • Official site
      • Official site
    • Languages
      • None
      • German
    • Also known as
      • The Golem: How He Came Into the World
    • Filming locations
      • Berliner Union-Film, Oberlandstraße 26-35, Tempelhof, Berlin, Germany(Studio)
    • Production company
      • Projektions-AG Union (PAGU)
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    Tech specs

    • Runtime
      • 1h 31m(91 min)
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Sound mix
      • Silent
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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