🎬 Film · German

The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari (1920)

Name: The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari
Director: Robert Wiene
Genre: art film, horror film, fantasy film, crime film, experimental film
Released: 1920
Duration: 77 min
Cast: Rudolf Klein-Rogge, Elsa Wagner, Rudolf Lettinger, Hans Heinrich von Twardowski, Werner Krauss

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Plot

1920 film by Robert Wiene

✍️ CinePearl Editorial

Why Watch This

The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari (1920) is a German-language art, horror and fantasy film from Germany, directed by Robert Wiene. It is written by Carl Mayer. The cast features Rudolf Klein-Rogge, Elsa Wagner, Rudolf Lettinger, Hans Heinrich von Twardowski and Werner Krauss, alongside Conrad Veidt. It runs 77 minutes.

Best For

Art fans, Late-night horror fans, Fantasy fans, German cinema lovers, Robert Wiene followers, Rudolf Klein-Rogge fans, Elsa Wagner fans

The CinePearl Take

The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari is a classic-era German film that blends art, horror and fantasy — expect dread that builds toward its frights and world-building and a sense of wonder. Robert Wiene directs and the script comes from Carl Mayer. Rudolf Klein-Rogge and Elsa Wagner are among the leads. Made in Germany, it is a natural pick for anyone exploring German-language films. Released in 1920, it has had time to build an audience and word of mouth. At 77 minutes, it keeps a brisk pace.

Cast & Crew

Director: Robert Wiene
Cast: Rudolf Klein-Rogge, Elsa Wagner, Rudolf Lettinger, Hans Heinrich von Twardowski, Werner Krauss, Conrad Veidt
Writer: Carl Mayer

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