The Treasure
Der Schatz
Synopsis
On the surface a straightforward tale of the search for a buried treasure, the film is a textbook example of German expressionism, with the passions of the protagonists conveyed as much through symbolism as action.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- G.W. Pabst
- Screenplay & Story
- G.W. Pabst
- Original Title
- Der Schatz
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
- Production Studios
- Carl Froelich-Film GmbH
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
G.W. Pabst
G.W. Pabst, Willy Hennings, Rudolf Bartsch
Otto Tober
Carl Froelich
Department Leadership Roster
G.W. Pabst
Director
Otto Tober
Director of Photography
Willy Hennings
Writer
Carl Froelich
Producer
Robert Herlth
Production Design
Walter Röhrig
Production Design
G.W. Pabst
Screenplay
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German Expressionism
German Expressionist films, 1913 to 1934.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Treasure
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What is The Treasure about?
On the surface a straightforward tale of the search for a buried treasure, the film is a textbook example of German expressionism, with the passions of the protagonists conveyed as much through symbolism as action.
Who directed The Treasure?
The Treasure was directed by G.W. Pabst.
Who stars in The Treasure?
The principal cast of The Treasure includes Albert Steinrück, Lucie Mannheim, Ilka Grüning, Werner Krauss, Hans Brausewetter.
When was The Treasure released and how long is it?
The Treasure was released in 1923 with a total runtime of 1h 20m.
Is The Treasure based on a book or true story?
The Treasure is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Rudolf Bartsch".