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Short fantasy film

The Human Fly (1902): Cast

The Human Fly (1902) movie poster

The Human Fly is a 1902 short fantasy film starring Georges Méliès as The Hindoo Magician. It runs 2 minutes.

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The Human Fly (1902) movie poster
Released
Runtime
2 min
Genre
Fantasy
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Human Fly About?

The premise of The Human Fly without spoilers.

A Hindoo magician appears and entertains six maidens with a dazzling dance. He then astonishes the audience by running up a wall, performing mid‑air hand‑springs and other feats that were unprecedented in early animated film, making it one of the most puzzling and magical shorts of its era.

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Cast & crew

The Human Fly Cast & Characters

Georges Méliès plays The Hindoo Magician in The Human Fly.

Details

The Human Fly Also Known As

4 alternative titles, including “A légy-ember” and “人类飞”.

Also known as
  • A légy-ember
  • 人类飞
  • Die menschliche Fliege
  • O Homem Mosca

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FAQ

The Human Fly FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, cast and post-credit scenes of The Human Fly, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Human Fly?

The Human Fly runs 2 minutes.

When was The Human Fly released?

The Human Fly was released on August 9, 1902.

Who is in the cast of The Human Fly?

The Human Fly stars Georges Méliès as The Hindoo Magician.

Does The Human Fly have a post-credit scene?

No. The Human Fly has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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