

Algol: Tragedy of Power
Algol - Tragödie der Macht
Synopsis
An alien from the planet Algol gives a man a device that creates enough energy to power the entire world.
Top Cast
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- Director
- Hans Werckmeister
- Screenplay & Story
- Hans Brennert, Friedel Köhne
- Original Title
- Algol - Tragödie der Macht
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 39m
- Production Studios
- Deutsche Lichtbild-Gesellschaft e.V. (DLG)
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Hans Werckmeister
Hans Brennert, Friedel Köhne
Axel Graatkjær, Hermann Kircheldorff
Department Leadership Roster
Hans Werckmeister
Director
Hans Brennert
Writer
Axel Graatkjær
Director of Photography
Hermann Kircheldorff
Director of Photography
Friedel Köhne
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Algol: Tragedy of Power
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Algol: Tragedy of Power about?
An alien from the planet Algol gives a man a device that creates enough energy to power the entire world.
Who directed Algol: Tragedy of Power?
Algol: Tragedy of Power was directed by Hans Werckmeister.
Who stars in Algol: Tragedy of Power?
The principal cast of Algol: Tragedy of Power includes Emil Jannings, Hanna Ralph, Hans Adalbert Schlettow, John Gottowt, Erna Morena.
When was Algol: Tragedy of Power released and how long is it?
Algol: Tragedy of Power was released in 1920 with a total runtime of 1h 39m.
















