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The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari (1920)
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Francis, a young man, recalls in his memory the horrible experiences he and his fiancée Jane recently went through. Francis and his friend Alan visit The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari, an exhibit where the mysterious doctor shows the somnambulist Cesare, and awakens him for some moments from his death-like sleep.
Cast
Werner Kraussas Dr. Caligari
Conrad Veidtas Cesare
Friedrich Fehéras Francis
Lil Dagoveras Jane
Hans Heinrich von Twardowskias Alan
Rudolf Lettingeras Dr. Olsen
Henri Peters-Arnoldsas Young Doctor (uncredited)
Rudolf Klein-Roggeas Criminal (uncredited)
Hans Lanser-Rudolfas Old Man (uncredited)
Ludwig Rexas Murderer (uncredited)
Elsa Wagneras Landlady (uncredited)
Facts
| Release date | February 27, 1920 |
| Runtime | 77 min (1h 17m) — about the same as the 1920 average of 77 min |
| Genres | Thriller, Drama, Horror, Crime |
| Original title | Das Cabinet des Dr. Caligari |
| Language | DE |
| Budget | $18,000 |
| Box office | $8,811 (0.5× budget) |
| IMDb | tt0010323 |
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Questions
How long is The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari?
The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari runs 77 minutes (1h 17m), short enough for a weeknight.
Is The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7.9/10 across 1,819 votes, which places it #1 of 1 films released in 1920 in this index (top 100%) and #84 among 2475 thriller titles.
Who directed The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari?
The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari was directed by Robert Wiene.
Who stars in The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari?
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.
What is The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari rated?
It carries a nr certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/341027.