The Golem: How He Came Into the World (1920)
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.
Director: Carl Boese, Paul Wegener
Genre: Fantasy, Horror
Runtime: 85 min
Release Date: October 29, 1920
Cast
- Paul Wegener - The Golem
- Albert Steinrück - Rabbi Loew
- Lyda Salmonova - Miriam, the Rabbi's Daughter
- Ernst Deutsch - Rabbi Famulus
- Hans Stürm - Rabbi Jehuda, the Elder of the Community
- Max Kronert - Temple Servant
- Otto Gebühr - Emperor
- Dore Paetzold - Emperor's Concubine
- Lothar Müthel - Knight Florian
- Greta Schröder - Young Woman with Rose
Screenplay
- Henrik Galeen (Screenplay)
- Gustav Meyrink (Novel)
- Paul Wegener (Screenplay)
Music: Hans Landsberger
Cinematography: Karl Freund, Guido Seeber
Production: Projektions-AG Union
Country: Germany
Language: No Language
Original Language: de
Keywords
based on novel or book, jewish ghetto, rabbi, in vitro fertilisation, prague, czech republic, prequel, antisemitism, silent film, expressionism, golem, 16th century, german expressionism, cliché
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Golem: How He Came Into the World about?
- 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.
- Who directed The Golem: How He Came Into the World?
- The Golem: How He Came Into the World was directed by Carl Boese, Paul Wegener.
- Who stars in The Golem: How He Came Into the World?
- The Golem: How He Came Into the World stars Paul Wegener, Albert Steinrück, Lyda Salmonova, Ernst Deutsch, Hans Stürm, Max Kronert.
- How long is The Golem: How He Came Into the World?
- The Golem: How He Came Into the World has a runtime of 1h 25m (85 minutes).
- What genre is The Golem: How He Came Into the World?
- The Golem: How He Came Into the World is a Fantasy, Horror film.
- Where was The Golem: How He Came Into the World produced?
- The Golem: How He Came Into the World was produced in Germany.