Alraune
Originally released in 1930. Alraune is a science fiction/horror film. directed by Richard Oswald.
Starring Brigitte Helm, Albert Bassermann, and Harald Paulsen
Synopsis
A scientist, Professor Jakob ten Brinken, interested in the laws of heredity, impregnates a prostitute in a laboratory with the semen of a hanged murderer. The prostitute conceives a female child who has no concept of love, whom the professor adopts. The girl, Alraune, suffers from obsessive sexuality and perverse relationships throughout her life. She learns of her unnatural origins and she avenges herself against the professor.
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 2, 1930
95 years ago
Runtime
1h 43m
103 minutes total
User Rating
5.2/10
Mixed (7 votes)
Language
German
Original language
Country
Germany
Production
Director
Top Cast
Brigitte Helm
as Alraune ten Brinken
Albert Bassermann
as Professor ten Brinken
Harald Paulsen
as Frank Braun
Adolf E. Licho
as Attorney
Agnes Straub
as Fürstin Wolkonski
Bernhard Goetzke
as Dr. Petersen
Martin Kosleck
as Wolfgang Petersen
Käthe Haack
as Frau Raspe
Ivan Koval-Samborskyi
as Raspe
Liselotte Schaak
as Olga Wolkonski
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- DE
Production Companies
- Richard Oswald Produktion
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Alraune about?
A scientist, Professor Jakob ten Brinken, interested in the laws of heredity, impregnates a prostitute in a laboratory with the semen of a hanged murderer. The prostitute conceives a female child w...
Who directed Alraune?
Alraune was directed by Richard Oswald.
How long is Alraune?
Alraune has a runtime of 1 hours and 43 minutes (103 minutes total).
When was Alraune released?
Alraune was released on March 2, 1930 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Alraune?
The main cast of Alraune includes Brigitte Helm, Albert Bassermann, Harald Paulsen, Adolf E. Licho, Agnes Straub.