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The Artificial Man (1916)

Original title: Der künstliche Mensch

1916-08-18 · 1h 9m · DE
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The Perfect Man… Without Soul!

Part of the artificial-creature series encompassing Der Golem (1914 and 1920), Alraune (1918, 1928, 1930) and Metropolis (1926), 'Homunculus' was the most popular serial in Germany during World War I even influencing the dress of fashionable Berlin. Foenss, a Danish star, is the perfect creature manufactured in a laboratory by Kuehne. Having discovered his origins, that he has no 'soul' and is incapable of love, he revenges himself on mankind, instigating revolutions and becoming a monstrous but beautiful tyrant, relentlessly pursued by his creator-father who seeks to rectify his mistake.

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Fern AndraFern Andrao. A.Josef BunzlJosef Bunzlo. A.Maria CarmiMaria Carmio. A.Aud Egede-NissenAud Egede-Nisseno. A.Lia BorréLia BorréTochter des Generalprokurator SteffensOlaf FønssOlaf FønssHomunculusFriedrich KühneFriedrich KühneEdgar RodinTheodor LoosTheodor LoosSven FriedlandErnst LudwigErnst LudwigProfessor OttmannAdolf PaulAdolf Paulo. A.Albert PaulAlbert PaulDr. HansenMax RuhbeckMax RuhbeckGeneralprokurator Steffens

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Genre affinityHorror · Science FictionPacingShortDirector preference758341Actor preference242811 · 488960 · 154963Country preferenceDeDecade preference1910

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Frequently asked questions about The Artificial Man

What is The Artificial Man about?

Part of the artificial-creature series encompassing Der Golem (1914 and 1920), Alraune (1918, 1928, 1930) and Metropolis (1926), 'Homunculus' was the most popular serial in Germany during World War I even influencing the dress of fashionable Berlin. Foenss, a Danish star, is the perfect creature manufactured in a laboratory by Kuehne. Having discovered his origins, that he has no 'soul' and is incapable of love, he revenges himself on mankind, instigating revolutions and becoming a monstrous but beautiful tyrant, relentlessly pursued by his creator-father who seeks to rectify his mistake.

How long is The Artificial Man?

The Artificial Man has a runtime of 69 minutes.