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Drama horror film

Fear (1917): Cast

Fear (1917) movie poster

Fear is a 1917 drama horror film directed by Robert Wiene, starring Conrad Veidt as Indian Priest, Bernhard Goetzke and Hermann Picha. It runs 1 hour 13 minutes.

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Fear (1917) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 13m (73 min)
Director
Robert Wiene
Genres
Drama , Horror
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Fear About?

The premise of Fear without spoilers.

A millionaire steals an ancient idol causing some natives call upon him a terrible curse.

Fear Themes & Keywords

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  • buddha statue
  • minister
  • servant
  • count
  • pistol
  • laboratory
  • ghost
  • curse
  • paranoia
  • fear
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Cast & crew

Fear Cast & Characters

Conrad Veidt leads the cast as Indian Priest, with Bernhard Goetzke and Hermann Picha. Directed by Robert Wiene; 5 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Robert Wiene

More films directed by Robert Wiene: The Knight of the Rose, The Hands of Orlac, I.N.R.I. – A Film of Humanity and Raskolnikow.

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Fear Also Known As

3 alternative titles, including “Buddapræsternes Hævn” and “Die Rache der Buddha-Priester”.

Also known as
  • Buddapræsternes Hævn
  • Die Rache der Buddha-Priester
  • Страх

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FAQ

Fear FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Fear, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Fear?

Fear runs 1 hour 13 minutes (73 minutes).

When was Fear released?

Fear was released on September 21, 1917.

Who directed Fear?

Fear was directed by Robert Wiene.

More films by Robert Wiene

Who is in the cast of Fear?

Fear stars Conrad Veidt as Indian Priest, Bernhard Goetzke and Hermann Picha, among 5 credited actors.

Does Fear have a post-credit scene?

No. Fear has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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