Alraune
Synopsis
It is a variation on the original legend of Alraune in which a Mad Scientist creates a beautiful but demonic child from the forced union between a woman and a Mandrake root. Not to be confused with the 1918 German version of Alraune.
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January 1, 1918
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michael Curtiz, Edmund Fritz
- Screenplay & Story
- Richárd Falk
- Original Title
- Alraune
- Country of Origin
- Hungary
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
- Production Studios
- Phoenix, Hunnia Filmstúdió
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michael Curtiz, Edmund Fritz
Richárd Falk, Hanns Heinz Ewers
Department Leadership Roster
Richárd Falk
Screenplay
Michael Curtiz
Director
Edmund Fritz
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Alraune
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What is Alraune about?
It is a variation on the original legend of Alraune in which a Mad Scientist creates a beautiful but demonic child from the forced union between a woman and a Mandrake root. Not to be confused with the 1918 German version of Alraune.
Who directed Alraune?
Alraune was directed by Michael Curtiz, Edmund Fritz.
Who stars in Alraune?
The principal cast of Alraune includes Gyula Gál, Rózsi Szöllösi, Erdélyi Géza, Kálmán Körmendy, Böske Malatinszky.
When was Alraune released and how long is it?
Alraune was released in 1918 with a total runtime of 1h 20m.
Is Alraune based on a book or true story?
Alraune is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Hanns Heinz Ewers".