The Artificial Man
Homunculus, 1. Teil: Der künstliche Mensch
“The Perfect Man… Without Soul!”
Synopsis
Part of the artificial-creature series encompassing Der Golem (1914 and 1920), Alraune (1918, 1928, 1930) and Metropolis (1926), 'Homunculus' was the most popular serial in Germany during World War I even influencing the dress of fashionable Berlin. Foenss, a Danish star, is the perfect creature manufactured in a laboratory by Kuehne. Having discovered his origins, that he has no 'soul' and is incapable of love, he revenges himself on mankind, instigating revolutions and becoming a monstrous but beautiful tyrant, relentlessly pursued by his creator-father who seeks to rectify his mistake.
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Fern Andra
o. A.
Josef Bunzl
o. A.
Maria Carmi
o. A.
Aud Egede-Nissen
o. A.
Lia Borré
Tochter des Generalprokurator Steffens
Olaf Fønss
Homunculus
Friedrich Kühne
Edgar Rodin
Theodor Loos
Sven Friedland
Ernst Ludwig
Professor Ottmann
Adolf Paul
o. A.
Albert Paul
Dr. Hansen
Max Ruhbeck
Generalprokurator Steffens
Mechthildis Thein
Margot
Gustav von Wangenheim
o. A.
Lupu Pick
o. A.
Lore Rückert
Margarete Hansen
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Otto Rippert
- Screenplay & Story
- Robert Reinert
- Original Title
- Homunculus, 1. Teil: Der künstliche Mensch
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 9m
- Production Studios
- Deutsche Bioscope
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Otto Rippert
Robert Reinert
Carl Hoffmann
Hanns Lippmann
Department Leadership Roster
Carl Hoffmann
Director of Photography
Otto Rippert
Director
Hanns Lippmann
Producer
Robert Reinert
Writer
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Public Domain
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Artificial Man
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What is The Artificial Man about?
Part of the artificial-creature series encompassing Der Golem (1914 and 1920), Alraune (1918, 1928, 1930) and Metropolis (1926), 'Homunculus' was the most popular serial in Germany during World War I even influencing the dress of fashionable Berlin. Foenss, a Danish star, is the perfect creature manufactured in a laboratory by Kuehne. Having discovered his origins, that he has no 'soul' and is incapable of love, he revenges himself on mankind, instigating revolutions and becoming a monstrous but beautiful tyrant, relentlessly pursued by his creator-father who seeks to rectify his mistake.
Who directed The Artificial Man?
The Artificial Man was directed by Otto Rippert.
Who stars in The Artificial Man?
The principal cast of The Artificial Man includes Fern Andra, Josef Bunzl, Maria Carmi, Aud Egede-Nissen, Lia Borré.
When was The Artificial Man released and how long is it?
The Artificial Man was released in 1916 with a total runtime of 1h 9m.