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Metropolis

Movie·1927·Drama, Science Fiction·2h 28m·8.1 (3,100)·Directed by Fritz Lang

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In a futuristic city sharply divided between the rich and the poor, the son of the city's mastermind meets a prophet who predicts the coming of a savior to mediate their differences.

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Gustav FröhlichGustav FröhlichFreder FredersenBrigitte HelmBrigitte HelmMaria / The Machine ManAlfred AbelAlfred AbelJohann 'Joh' FredersenRudolf Klein-RoggeRudolf Klein-RoggeC.A. RotwangTheodor LoosTheodor LoosJosaphatFritz RaspFritz RaspThe Thin Man
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