Science Fiction ·Drama · Germany · 1920 · 1h 39m

Algol: Tragedy of Power

Algol - Tragödie der Macht

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Director
Hans Werckmeister
Cast
Emil Jannings as Robert Herne Hanna Ralph as Maria Obal Hans Adalbert Schlettow as Peter Hell John Gottowt as Algol Erna Morena as Yella Ward Ernst Hofmann as Reginald Herne
Crew
Axel Graatkjær — Director of Photography Hermann Kircheldorff — Director of Photography Hans Brennert — Writer Friedel Köhne — Writer
Synopsis

An alien from the planet Algol gives a man a device that creates enough energy to power the entire world.

Mood & Themes
silent filmexpressionismgerman expressionism
Key Collaborators
Hans Werckmeister Director Axel Graatkjær Director of Photography Hermann Kircheldorff Director of Photography Hans Brennert Writer Friedel Köhne Writer
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