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The Golem: How He Came Into the World (1920)

★ 7.0/10 85 min Fantasy, Horror Germany German

Directors: Carl Boese , Paul Wegener

Screenplay by: Henrik Galeen, Paul Wegener
Novel: Gustav Meyrink

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Description

In 16th-century Prague, a rabbi creates the Golem - a giant creature made of clay. Using sorcery, he brings the creature to life in order to protect the Jews of Prague from persecution.

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Top Cast

Paul Wegener The Golem

Albert Steinrück Rabbi Loew

Lyda Salmonova Miriam, the Rabbi's Daughter

Ernst Deutsch Rabbi Famulus

Hans Stürm Rabbi Jehuda, the Elder of the Community

Max Kronert Temple Servant

Otto Gebühr Emperor

Dore Paetzold Emperor's Concubine

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