The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari
"You must become Caligari!"
Originally released in 1920. The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari is a drama/horror film. directed by Robert Wiene. At just 77 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Werner Krauss, Conrad Veidt, and Friedrich Fehér
Synopsis
Francis, a young man, recalls in his memory the horrible experiences he and his fiancée Jane recently went through. Francis and his friend Alan visit The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari, an exhibit where the mysterious doctor shows the somnambulist Cesare, and awakens him for some moments from his death-like sleep.
Quick Facts
Release Date
February 27, 1920
105 years ago
Runtime
1h 17m
77 minutes total
User Rating
7.9/10
Great (1,722 votes)
Budget
$18K
Production budget
Box Office
$8.8K
0.5x return
Language
German
Original language
Country
Germany
Production
Director
Top Cast
Werner Krauss
as Dr. Caligari
Conrad Veidt
as Cesare
Friedrich Fehér
as Francis
Lil Dagover
as Jane
Hans Heinrich von Twardowski
as Alan
Rudolf Lettinger
as Dr. Olsen
Henri Peters-Arnolds
as Young Doctor (uncredited)
Rudolf Klein-Rogge
as Criminal (uncredited)
Hans Lanser-Rudolf
as Old Man (uncredited)
Ludwig Rex
as Murderer (uncredited)
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- DE
- Budget
- $18,000
- Revenue
- $8,811
Production Companies
- Decla Film Gesellschaft Holz & Co.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari about?
Francis, a young man, recalls in his memory the horrible experiences he and his fiancée Jane recently went through. Francis and his friend Alan visit The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari, an exhibit where ...
Who directed The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari?
The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari was directed by Robert Wiene.
How long is The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari?
The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari has a runtime of 1 hours and 17 minutes (77 minutes total).
When was The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari released?
The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari was released on February 27, 1920 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari?
The main cast of The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari includes Werner Krauss, Conrad Veidt, Friedrich Fehér, Lil Dagover, Hans Heinrich von Twardowski.
Is The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari worth watching?
The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari has a user rating of 7.9/10 based on 1,722 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.