The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari overview

The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari

Synopsis:

In one of the most influential films of the silent era, Werner Krauss plays the title character, a sinister hypnotist who travels the carnival circuit displaying a somnambulist named Cesare (Conrad Veidt). In one tiny German town, a series of murders coincides with Caligari's visit. When the best friend of hero Francis (Friedrich Feher) is killed, the deed seems to be the outgrowth of a romantic rivalry over the hand of the lovely Jane (Lil Dagover). Francis suspects Caligari, but he is ignored by the police.


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Movie Details:

  • Director: Robert Wiene
  • Year: 1919
  • Run Time: 52 minutes
  • Country: Germany
  • Category: Feature
  • Genre/Type: Horror
  • Filmed in: B&W, Silent