Metropolis (re-release) (2002): Cast, Box Office & Plot
Metropolis (re-release) is a 2002 sci-fi drama directed by Fritz Lang, starring Alfred Abel as Johann (Joh) Fredersen, Brigitte Helm and Heinrich George. It runs 2 hours 33 minutes and earned $4 million worldwide.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 33m (153 min)
- Director
- Fritz Lang
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Universum Film (UFA)
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Metropolis (re-release) About?
The premise of Metropolis (re-release) without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Regarded as possibly the crowning achievement of silent cinema, Fritz Lang's 1927 blockbuster combines the frantic, pulpy storytelling of the Roaring Twenties with his fascination for the darker aspects of human nature, delivering a visually striking, thematically rich experience that continues to influence filmmakers.
Metropolis (re-release) Cast & Characters
Alfred Abel leads the cast as Johann (Joh) Fredersen, with Brigitte Helm as Maria, Maschinenmensch, The Machine Man and Heinrich George as Grot -Wärter der Herzmaschine, Guardian of the Heart Machine. Directed by Fritz Lang; 20 actors are credited in all.
- Director Fritz Lang
- Alfred Abel as Johann (Joh) Fredersen
- Brigitte Helm as Maria, Maschinenmensch, The Machine Man
- Heinrich George as Grot -Wärter der Herzmaschine, Guardian of the Heart Machine
- Gustav Fröhlich as Freder Fredersen - Joh Fredersens Sohn
Also Starring in Metropolis (re-release)
· 16 more- Rudolf Klein-Rogge Erfinder C.A. Rotwang, The Inventor
- Theodor Loos Josaphat, Joseph
- Georg John Arbeiter, Working Man Who Causes Explosion of M-Machine
- Fritz Rasp Der Schmale, The Thin Man
- Fritz Alberti Schöpferischer Mensch, Creative Human
- Heinrich Gotho Zermonienmeister, Master of Ceremonies
- Grete Berger Arbeiterin, Working Woman
- Erwin Biswanger 11811 - Georgy
- Gottfried Huppertz Man Playing Violin
- Olly Boeheim Arbeiterin, Working Woman
- Max Dietze Arbeiter, Working Man
- Ellen Frey Arbeiterin, Working Woman
- Beatrice Garga Frau der ewigen Gärten, Woman of Eternal Gardens
- Dolly Grey Arbeiterin, Working Woman
- Anny Hintze Frau der ewigen Gärten, Woman of Eternal Gardens
- Walter Kuehle Arbeiter, Working Man
More from Fritz Lang
More films directed by Fritz Lang: Giorgio Moroder’s Metropolis, Journey to the Lost City, The Thousand Eyes of Dr. Mabuse and The Indian Tomb.
Metropolis (re-release) Plot Summary
What happens in Metropolis (re-release) from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In the plutocratic city of Metropolis, Alfred Abel plays Johann Fredersen, the enigmatic power broker who sits at the top of a rigid social order. The city’s gleaming towers above a sprawling underworld where human workers toil in dangerous, dehumanizing conditions. Robots and automated systems keep the metropolis running, yet the impoverished masses blame the machines for their unemployment and the widening gulf between the social classes. The film establishes a stark contrast: a world of luxury and control above and a grim, grinding existence below, where the human spirit is tested by oppression, secrecy, and the promise of rebellion. The drama centers on the tension between those who wield power and those who are kept in subservience, setting the stage for a reckoning that could redefine the city’s future.
Full summary
The whole story of Metropolis (re-release), scene by scene
Metropolis (re-release) Box Office
Metropolis (re-release) grossed $4 million worldwide. $722,932 came from the US and Canada and $3.3 million (82%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$4M
- US & Canada
- $722.9K
- International
- $3.3M
How Well Do You Know Metropolis (re-release)?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Who leads the fiercely loyal paramilitary faction known as the Marduks?
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Metropolis (re-release) FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office and post-credit scenes of Metropolis (re-release), each answered in a sentence.
How long is Metropolis (re-release)?
Metropolis (re-release) runs 2 hours 33 minutes (153 minutes).
When was Metropolis (re-release) released?
Metropolis (re-release) was released on July 12, 2002.
Who directed Metropolis (re-release)?
Metropolis (re-release) was directed by Fritz Lang.
More films by Fritz Lang Who is in the cast of Metropolis (re-release)?
Metropolis (re-release) stars Alfred Abel as Johann (Joh) Fredersen, Brigitte Helm as Maria, Maschinenmensch, The Machine Man and Heinrich George as Grot -Wärter der Herzmaschine, Guardian of the Heart Machine, among 20 credited actors.
How much did Metropolis (re-release) make at the box office?
Metropolis (re-release) grossed $4 million worldwide ($722,932 domestic, $3.3 million international).
Does Metropolis (re-release) have a post-credit scene?
No. Metropolis (re-release) has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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