Berlin: Symphony of a Great City(1927)
Berlin, die Symphonie der Großstadt
Berlin: Symphony of a Great City Synopsis
A day in the city of Berlin, which experienced an industrial boom in the 1920s, and still provides an insight into the living and working conditions at that time. Germany had just recovered a little from the worst consequences of the First World War, the great economic crisis was still a few years away and Hitler was not yet an issue at the time.
Berlin: Symphony of a Great City (1927) is a documentary film directed by Walter Ruttmann, released on September 23, 1927 with a runtime of 1h 9m. It stars Paul von Hindenburg. Viewers rate it 7.5 out of 10 across 130 ratings.
- Director:
- Walter Ruttmann
- Writers:
- Carl Mayer, Walter Ruttmann, Karl Freund
- Producers:
- Karl Freund
- Cinematographer:
- Robert Baberske
- Composer:
- Edmund Meisel
- Production:
- Deutsche Vereinsfilm AG, Fox Europa Produktion
- Status:
- Released
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Berlin: Symphony of a Great City Cast & Crew
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Directed by Walter Ruttmann, written by Carl Mayer, Walter Ruttmann and Karl Freund, produced by Karl Freund.
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Berlin: Symphony of a Great City Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.5/10 from 130 ratings.
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Berlin: Symphony of a Great City – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Berlin: Symphony of a Great City online?
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Berlin: Symphony of a Great City (1927) is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, GuideDoc, IndieFlix, HBO Max and IndieFlix Shorts Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Berlin: Symphony of a Great City?
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The main cast of Berlin: Symphony of a Great City (1927) includes Paul von Hindenburg. The film was directed by Walter Ruttmann. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Berlin: Symphony of a Great City released?
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Berlin: Symphony of a Great City was released on September 23, 1927 and runs for 1h 9m.
Is Berlin: Symphony of a Great City worth watching?
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Berlin: Symphony of a Great City (1927) holds an average rating of 7.5 out of 10 from 130 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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