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Caligari: When Horror Came to Cinema (2014): Cast

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Caligari: When Horror Came to Cinema is a 2014 historical documentary directed by Rüdiger Suchsland, starring Ulrich Gregor, Elisabeth Bronfen and Erika Gregor. It runs 52 minutes.

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Released
Runtime
52 min
Genres
Documentary , History
Original language
German
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Caligari: When Horror Came to Cinema About?

The premise of Caligari: When Horror Came to Cinema without spoilers.

Premiering in Berlin in 1920, Robert Wiene’s film quickly gained recognition as a defining work of German Expressionism. It’s considered a cinematic legend and provides insight into the Weimar Republic’s era of political unrest and societal division following the First World War. The film remains a key work for understanding the atmosphere of that time and its impact on German cinema.

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Cast & crew

Caligari: When Horror Came to Cinema Cast

Ulrich Gregor leads the cast, with Elisabeth Bronfen and Erika Gregor. Directed by Rüdiger Suchsland; 5 actors are credited in all.

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One more film directed by Rüdiger Suchsland: Hitler's Hollywood.

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Caligari: When Horror Came to Cinema Also Known As

5 alternative titles, including “Caligari: How Horror Came to the Cinema” and “Dr. Caligari — Die Geburt des Horrors im Ersten Weltkrieg”.

Also known as
  • Caligari: How Horror Came to the Cinema
  • Dr. Caligari — Die Geburt des Horrors im Ersten Weltkrieg
  • Caligari: The Birth of Horror in the First World War
  • Doctor Caligari: el nacimiento del terror durante la Primera Guerra Mundial
  • Docteur Caligari ou l'invention du film d'horreur

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Caligari: When Horror Came to Cinema FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Caligari: When Horror Came to Cinema, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Caligari: When Horror Came to Cinema?

Caligari: When Horror Came to Cinema runs 52 minutes.

When was Caligari: When Horror Came to Cinema released?

Caligari: When Horror Came to Cinema was released on February 12, 2014.

Who directed Caligari: When Horror Came to Cinema?

Caligari: When Horror Came to Cinema was directed by Rüdiger Suchsland.

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Who is in the cast of Caligari: When Horror Came to Cinema?

Caligari: When Horror Came to Cinema stars Ulrich Gregor, Elisabeth Bronfen and Erika Gregor, among 5 credited actors.

Does Caligari: When Horror Came to Cinema have a post-credit scene?

No. Caligari: When Horror Came to Cinema has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Caligari: When Horror Came to Cinema in?

The original language of Caligari: When Horror Came to Cinema is German.

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