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Sunrise: A Song of Two Humans (1927)

โ€œ"An artistic masterpiece and also a joy to watch."โ€

7.8/10 ยท 926 votes 1h 34m nr RomanceDrama

#2 of 2 films from 1927 #101 of 1371 in romance

Directed by F. W. Murnau ยท Written by Carl Mayer, Hermann Sudermann

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Overview

A married farmer falls under the spell of a slatternly woman from the city, who tries to convince him to drown his wife.

Cast

George O'Brienas The Man (Anses)
Janet Gaynoras The Wife (Indre)
Margaret Livingstonas The Woman from the City
Bodil Rosingas The Maid
J. Farrell MacDonaldas The Photographer
Ralph Sipperlyas The Barber
Jane Wintonas The Manicure Girl
Arthur Housmanas The Obtrusive Gentleman
Eddie Bolandas The Obliging Gentleman
Herman Bingas Streetcar Conductor (uncredited)
Sidney Braceyas Dance Hall Manager (uncredited)
Gino Corradoas Manager of Hair Salon (uncredited)
Vondell Darras (uncredited)
Sally Eilersas Woman in Dance Hall (uncredited)

Facts

Release dateNovember 4, 1927
Runtime94 min (1h 34m) โ€” shorter as the 1927 average of 121 min
GenresRomance, Drama
LanguageEN
Box office$1,636,000
IMDbtt0018455

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Questions

How long is Sunrise: A Song of Two Humans?
Sunrise: A Song of Two Humans runs 94 minutes (1h 34m).
Is Sunrise: A Song of Two Humans worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7.8/10 across 926 votes, which places it #2 of 2 films released in 1927 in this index (top 50%) and #101 among 1371 romance titles.
Who directed Sunrise: A Song of Two Humans?
Sunrise: A Song of Two Humans was directed by F. W. Murnau. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Nosferatu (1922).
Who stars in Sunrise: A Song of Two Humans?
George O'Brien as The Man (Anses); Janet Gaynor as The Wife (Indre); Margaret Livingston as The Woman from the City; Bodil Rosing as The Maid; J. Farrell MacDonald as The Photographer; Ralph Sipperly as The Barber.
What is Sunrise: A Song of Two Humans rated?
It carries a nr certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Sunrise: A Song of Two Humans?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/115550.

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