The Golem: How He Came into the World(1920)
Der Golem, wie er in die Welt kam
The Golem: How He Came into the World Synopsis
In 16th-century Prague, a rabbi creates the Golem - a giant creature made of clay. Using sorcery, he brings the creature to life in order to protect the Jews of Prague from persecution.
The Golem: How He Came into the World (1920) is a fantasy and horror film directed by Carl Boese, released on October 29, 1920 with a runtime of 1h 25m. It stars Paul Wegener, Albert Steinrück, Lyda Salmonova and Ernst Deutsch. Viewers rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 248 ratings.
- Director:
- Carl Boese
- Writers:
- Paul Wegener, Gustav Meyrink, Henrik Galeen
- Producers:
- Paul Davidson
- Cinematographer:
- Guido Seeber
- Composer:
- Hans Landsberger
- Production:
- Projektions-AG Union
- Status:
- Released
The Golem: How He Came into the World (1920) Trailer
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The Golem: How He Came into the World Cast & Crew
Main cast
Paul Wegener
as The Golem
Albert Steinrück
as Rabbi Loew
Lyda Salmonova
as Miriam, the Rabbi's Daughter
Ernst Deutsch
as Rabbi Famulus
- Hans Stürm
Hans Stürm
as Rabbi Jehuda, the Elder of the Community
- Max Kronert
Max Kronert
as Temple Servant
Otto Gebühr
as Emperor
- Dore Paetzold
Dore Paetzold
as Emperor's Concubine
- Lothar Müthel
Lothar Müthel
as Knight Florian
Greta Schröder
as Young Woman with Rose
Loni Nest
as Little Girl
- Carl Ebert
Carl Ebert
as Temple Servant (uncredited)
Key crew
Directed by Carl Boese, written by Paul Wegener, Gustav Meyrink and Henrik Galeen, produced by Paul Davidson.
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The Golem: How He Came into the World Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.0/10 from 248 ratings.
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The Golem: How He Came into the World – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Golem: How He Came into the World online?
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The Golem: How He Came into the World (1920) is available to stream on Kino Film Collection and Bloodstream, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Golem: How He Came into the World?
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The main cast of The Golem: How He Came into the World (1920) includes Paul Wegener, Albert Steinrück, Lyda Salmonova, Ernst Deutsch and Hans Stürm. The film was directed by Carl Boese. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Golem: How He Came into the World released?
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The Golem: How He Came into the World was released on October 29, 1920 and runs for 1h 25m.
Is The Golem: How He Came into the World worth watching?
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The Golem: How He Came into the World (1920) holds an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from 248 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy fantasy and horror films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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