The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari (1920): Cast & Box Office
The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari is a 1920 crime thriller directed by Robert Wiene, starring Werner Krauss as Dr. Caligari, Friedrich Fehér and Lil Dagover. It runs 1 hour 17 minutes and earned $9,297 worldwide.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 17m (77 min)
- Director
- Robert Wiene
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari About?
The premise of The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari without spoilers.
Francis, a young man, recalls the events he and his fiancée Jane endured. He and his friend Alan visit The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari, where the doctor displays the somnambulist Cesare. The doctor briefly rouses Cesare from his death‑like sleep, and the fleeting revival leaves the observers shaken, aware the sleepwalker’s return is only temporary.
The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- somnambulist
- sleepwalking
- mind control
- german expressionism
- serial murder
- serial killer
- mental patient
- insanity
- somnambulism
- character name in title
- copycat killer
- straitjacket
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- villain
- delusion
- psychological horror
- sleepwalker
- cabinet
- obsession
- mad scientist
- surprise ending
- expressionism
- surrealism
- avant garde
- murder of friend
- iris shot
- murderer
- psychic
- psychological thriller
- prophecy
- told in flashback
- love triangle
- friendship between men
- murder investigation
- mental breakdown
- insane man
- hallucination
- impersonation
- flashback within a flashback
- flashback
- hypnosis
- evil doctor
- death of friend
- plot twist
- gothic horror
- attempted murder
- attempted kidnapping
- woman in jeopardy
- town clerk
- city
- police
The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari Cast & Characters
Werner Krauss leads the cast as Dr. Caligari, with Friedrich Fehér as Francis and Lil Dagover as Jane. Directed by Robert Wiene; 11 actors are credited in all.
- Director Robert Wiene
- Werner Krauss as Dr. Caligari
- Friedrich Fehér as Francis
- Lil Dagover as Jane
- Hans Heinrich von Twardowski as Alan
Also Starring in The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari
· 7 more- Conrad Veidt Cesare
- Rudolf Klein-Rogge Criminal (uncredited)
- Elsa Wagner Landlady (uncredited)
- Rudolf Lettinger Dr. Olsen
- Hans Lanser-Rudolf Old Man (uncredited)
- Ludwig Rex Murderer (uncredited)
- Henri Peters-Arnolds Young Doctor (uncredited)
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.
The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari Box Office
The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari grossed $9,297 worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$9.3K
- US & Canada
- $8.8K
The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari Trailers & Videos
6 videos: 3 trailers and 3 clips.
- Trailer 4K Restoration Trailer
- Trailer Masters of Cinema Official Trailer
- Clip DAS CABINET DES DR. CALIGARI "The time is short. You die at dawn!" Clip
- Clip DAS CABINET DES DR CALIGARI "Cesare sneaks into Jane's home as she sleeps" Clip
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The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari FAQ: Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office and post-credit scenes of The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari?
The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari runs 1 hour 17 minutes (77 minutes).
When was The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari released?
The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari was released on February 26, 1920.
Who directed The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari?
The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari was directed by Robert Wiene.
More films by Robert Wiene Who is in the cast of The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari?
The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari stars Werner Krauss as Dr. Caligari, Friedrich Fehér as Francis and Lil Dagover as Jane, among 11 credited actors.
How much did The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari make at the box office?
The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari grossed $9,297 worldwide.
Does The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari have a post-credit scene?
No. The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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