Alraune(1930)
Alraune Synopsis
A scientist, Professor Jakob ten Brinken, interested in the laws of heredity, impregnates a prostitute in a laboratory with the semen of a hanged murderer. The prostitute conceives a female child who has no concept of love, whom the professor adopts. The girl, Alraune, suffers from obsessive sexuality and perverse relationships throughout her life. She learns of her unnatural origins and she avenges herself against the professor.
Alraune (1930) is a science fiction and horror film directed by Richard Oswald, released on March 2, 1930 with a runtime of 1h 43m. It stars Brigitte Helm, Albert Bassermann, Harald Paulsen and Adolf E. Licho. Viewers rate it 6.1 out of 10 across 9 ratings.
- Director:
- Richard Oswald
- Writers:
- Charlie Roellinghoff, Richard Weisbach, Hanns Heinz Ewers
- Producers:
- Erich Pommer, Richard Oswald
- Cinematographer:
- Günther Krampf
- Composer:
- Bronislau Kaper
- Production:
- Richard Oswald Produktion
- Status:
- Released
Alraune Cast & Crew
Main cast
Brigitte Helm
as Alraune ten Brinken
Albert Bassermann
as Professor ten Brinken
Harald Paulsen
as Frank Braun
Adolf E. Licho
as Attorney
Agnes Straub
as Fürstin Wolkonski
Bernhard Goetzke
as Dr. Petersen
Martin Kosleck
as Wolfgang Petersen
Käthe Haack
as Frau Raspe
Ivan Koval-Samborskiy
as Raspe
Liselotte Schaak
as Olga Wolkonski
Paul Westermeier
as von Walter
- Henry Bender
Henry Bender
as The Innkeeper
Key crew
Directed by Richard Oswald, written by Charlie Roellinghoff, Richard Weisbach and Hanns Heinz Ewers, produced by Erich Pommer and Richard Oswald.
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Alraune Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.1/10 from 9 ratings.
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Alraune – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Alraune?
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The main cast of Alraune (1930) includes Brigitte Helm, Albert Bassermann, Harald Paulsen, Adolf E. Licho and Agnes Straub. The film was directed by Richard Oswald. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Alraune released?
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Alraune was released on March 2, 1930 and runs for 1h 43m.
Is Alraune worth watching?
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Alraune (1930) holds an average rating of 6.1 out of 10 from 9 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy science fiction and horror films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.