Michael(1924)
Michael Synopsis
A mature and visually elegant period romance that remains one of the earliest and most compassionate overtly gay-themed films in movie history. Based upon Herman Bang's 1902 novel, Dreyer's Michael refashions the classical Greek myth of Jupiter and Ganymede into a love triangle between an aging artist, Zoret, his protagonist Michael, and Princess Zamikoff, an aristocratic femme fatale as entranced by Michael’s youthful beauty as Zoret is.
Michael (1924) is a drama and romance film directed by Carl Theodor Dreyer, released on September 26, 1924 with a runtime of 1h 35m. It stars Walter Slezak, Max Auzinger, Nora Gregor and Robert Garrison. Viewers rate it 6.3 out of 10 across 54 ratings.
- Director:
- Carl Theodor Dreyer
- Writers:
- Herman Bang, Thea von Harbou, Carl Theodor Dreyer
- Producers:
- Erich Pommer
- Cinematographer:
- Karl Freund
- Production:
- UFA
- Status:
- Released
Michael (1924) Trailer
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Michael Videos & Clips
Official trailers, teasers, clips and featurettes for Michael.
Carl Th. Dreyer's MICHAEL (Masters of Cinema) New & Exclusive Trailer
Trailer
Pioneers of Queer Cinema – Official Trailer
Featurette
Michael Cast & Crew
Main cast
Walter Slezak
as Michael
- Max Auzinger
Max Auzinger
as Jules - Majordomo
Nora Gregor
as Princess Lucia Zamikoff
Robert Garrison
as Charles Switt - Journalist
Benjamin Christensen
as Claude Zoret
- Didier Aslan
Didier Aslan
as Duc de Monthieu
Alexander Murski
as Mr. Adelsskjold
Grete Mosheim
as Mrs. Alice Adelsskjold
Karl Freund
as LeBlanc - Art Dealer
- Wilhelmine Sandrock
Wilhelmine Sandrock
as Widow de Monthieu
Mady Christians
as Woman (uncredited)
Key crew
Directed by Carl Theodor Dreyer, written by Herman Bang, Thea von Harbou and Carl Theodor Dreyer, produced by Erich Pommer.
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Michael Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.3/10 from 54 ratings.
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Michael – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Michael online?
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Who stars in Michael?
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The main cast of Michael (1924) includes Walter Slezak, Max Auzinger, Nora Gregor, Robert Garrison and Benjamin Christensen. The film was directed by Carl Theodor Dreyer. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Michael released?
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Michael was released on September 26, 1924 and runs for 1h 35m.
Is Michael worth watching?
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Michael (1924) holds an average rating of 6.3 out of 10 from 54 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Michael?
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