The Artificial Man (1916)
Homunculus, 1. Teil: Der künstliche Mensch
Overview
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.
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. The Artificial Man is a Horror, Science Fiction, Drama movie, released on 1916-08-18, runtime 69 minutes.
Is The Artificial Man worth watching?
TMDB users rate The Artificial Man 6.2 out of 10 from 10 ratings. Reception is mixed-to-positive.
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Directed by
Otto Rippert
Cast
- Fern Andra as o. A.
- Josef Bunzl as o. A.
- Maria Carmi as o. A.
- Aud Egede-Nissen as o. A.
- Lia Borré as Tochter des Generalprokurator Steffens
- Olaf Fønss as Homunculus
- Friedrich Kühne as Edgar Rodin
- Theodor Loos as Sven Friedland
- Ernst Ludwig as Professor Ottmann
- Adolf Paul as o. A.
- Albert Paul as Dr. Hansen
- Max Ruhbeck as Generalprokurator Steffens
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