Andres Gomez
7/10Interesting but much more for how the movies were done back in 1927 and how the relationships between men and women were understood.
Reviewed on May 17, 2014
Sunrise: A Song of Two Humans(1927)
"An artistic masterpiece and also a joy to watch."
7.8(926)1h 34m1927-11-04
DramaRomance
Sunrise: A Song of Two Humans Synopsis
A married farmer falls under the spell of a slatternly woman from the city, who tries to convince him to drown his wife.
Sunrise: A Song of Two Humans (1927) is a drama and romance film directed by F. W. Murnau, released on November 4, 1927 with a runtime of 1h 34m. It stars George O'Brien, Janet Gaynor, Margaret Livingston and Bodil Rosing. Viewers rate it 7.8 out of 10 across 926 ratings.
- Director:
- F. W. Murnau
- Writers:
- Hermann Sudermann, Carl Mayer
- Producers:
- William Fox
- Cinematographer:
- Karl Struss
- Composer:
- Hugo Riesenfeld
- Production:
- Fox Film Corporation
- Revenue:
- $1,636,000
- Status:
- Released
Sunrise: A Song of Two Humans (1927) Trailer
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Sunrise: A Song of Two Humans Cast & Crew
Main cast
George O'Brien
as The Man (Anses)
Janet Gaynor
as The Wife (Indre)
Margaret Livingston
as The Woman from the City
Bodil Rosing
as The Maid
J. Farrell MacDonald
as The Photographer
- Ralph Sipperly
Ralph Sipperly
as The Barber
Jane Winton
as The Manicure Girl
Arthur Housman
as The Obtrusive Gentleman
Eddie Boland
as The Obliging Gentleman
Herman Bing
as Streetcar Conductor (uncredited)
Sidney Bracey
as Dance Hall Manager (uncredited)
Gino Corrado
as Manager of Hair Salon (uncredited)
Key crew
Directed by F. W. Murnau, written by Hermann Sudermann and Carl Mayer, produced by William Fox.
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Sunrise: A Song of Two Humans Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.8/10 from 926 ratings.
CinemaSerf
7/10Wow! Friedrich Murnau really did pull out all of the stops for this gorgeously complex and beautiful story - that is entirely based on human character flaws that ordinarily might make one squirm... None of the characters actually have names, but George O'Brien is contentedly married to Janet Gaynor, living on their farm with their young child. One day, he happens upon the visiting Margaret Livingstone - an urban…
Reviewed on March 27, 2022
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Sunrise: A Song of Two Humans – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Sunrise: A Song of Two Humans online?
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Sunrise: A Song of Two Humans (1927) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Sunrise: A Song of Two Humans?
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The main cast of Sunrise: A Song of Two Humans (1927) includes George O'Brien, Janet Gaynor, Margaret Livingston, Bodil Rosing and J. Farrell MacDonald. The film was directed by F. W. Murnau. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Sunrise: A Song of Two Humans released?
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Sunrise: A Song of Two Humans was released on November 4, 1927 and runs for 1h 34m.
Is Sunrise: A Song of Two Humans worth watching?
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Sunrise: A Song of Two Humans (1927) holds an average rating of 7.8 out of 10 from 926 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.
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