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Historical drama

I.N.R.I. – A Film of Humanity (1923): Cast

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I.N.R.I. – A Film of Humanity is a 1923 historical drama directed by Robert Wiene, starring Werner Krauss as Pontius Pilatus, Lionel Royce and Asta Nielsen. It runs 1 hour 42 minutes.

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I.N.R.I. – A Film of Humanity (1923) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 42m (102 min)
Director
Robert Wiene
Genres
Drama , History
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is I.N.R.I. – A Film of Humanity About?

The premise of I.N.R.I. – A Film of Humanity without spoilers.

Directed by the filmmaker behind Cabinet of Dr. Caligari, the picture weaves the biblical Passion into a modern setting. While serving a prison term for an attempted assassination, an anarchist receives a retelling of the Passion from the chaplain, prompting reflections on guilt, sacrifice and redemption amid contemporary political unrest.

I.N.R.I. – A Film of Humanity Themes & Keywords

· 2 tags
  • epic
  • based on novel
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Cast & crew

I.N.R.I. – A Film of Humanity Cast & Characters

Werner Krauss leads the cast as Pontius Pilatus, with Lionel Royce as Bartholomäus and Asta Nielsen as Maria Magdalena. Directed by Robert Wiene; 14 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, Raskolnikow and Genuine: The Tragedy of a Vampire.

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I.N.R.I. – A Film of Humanity Also Known As

2 alternative titles: “Crown of Thorns” and “A Tragédia do Gólgota”.

Also known as
  • Crown of Thorns
  • A Tragédia do Gólgota

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I.N.R.I. – A Film of Humanity FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of I.N.R.I. – A Film of Humanity, each answered in a sentence.

How long is I.N.R.I. – A Film of Humanity?

I.N.R.I. – A Film of Humanity runs 1 hour 42 minutes (102 minutes).

When was I.N.R.I. – A Film of Humanity released?

I.N.R.I. – A Film of Humanity was released on December 24, 1923.

Who directed I.N.R.I. – A Film of Humanity?

I.N.R.I. – A Film of Humanity was directed by Robert Wiene.

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Who is in the cast of I.N.R.I. – A Film of Humanity?

I.N.R.I. – A Film of Humanity stars Werner Krauss as Pontius Pilatus, Lionel Royce as Bartholomäus and Asta Nielsen as Maria Magdalena, among 14 credited actors.

Does I.N.R.I. – A Film of Humanity have a post-credit scene?

No. I.N.R.I. – A Film of Humanity has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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