Alraune
Synopsis
A scientist, Professor Jakob ten Brinken, interested in the laws of heredity, impregnates a prostitute in a laboratory with the semen of a hanged murderer. The prostitute conceives a female child who has no concept of love, whom the professor adopts. The girl, Alraune, suffers from obsessive sexuality and perverse relationships throughout her life. She learns of her unnatural origins and she avenges herself against the professor.
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Brigitte Helm
Alraune ten Brinken
Albert Bassermann
Professor ten Brinken
Harald Paulsen
Frank Braun
Adolf E. Licho
Attorney
Agnes Straub
Fürstin Wolkonski
Bernhard Goetzke
Dr. Petersen
Martin Kosleck
Wolfgang Petersen
Käthe Haack
Frau Raspe
Ivan Koval-Samborskiy
Raspe
Liselotte Schaak
Olga Wolkonski
Paul Westermeier
von Walter
Henry Bender
The Innkeeper
Wilhelm Bendow
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Richard Oswald
- Screenplay & Story
- Charlie Roellinghoff, Richard Weisbach
- Original Score
- Bronislau Kaper
- Original Title
- Alraune
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 43m
- Production Studios
- Richard Oswald Produktion
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Richard Oswald
Charlie Roellinghoff, Richard Weisbach, Hanns Heinz Ewers
Bronislau Kaper
Günther Krampf
Erich Pommer, Richard Oswald
Department Leadership Roster
Bronislau Kaper
Original Music Composer
Richard Oswald
Director
Charlie Roellinghoff
Screenplay
Richard Weisbach
Screenplay
Erich Pommer
Producer
Günther Krampf
Director of Photography
Richard Oswald
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Alraune
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What is Alraune about?
A scientist, Professor Jakob ten Brinken, interested in the laws of heredity, impregnates a prostitute in a laboratory with the semen of a hanged murderer. The prostitute conceives a female child who has no concept of love, whom the professor adopts. The girl, Alraune, suffers from obsessive sexuality and perverse relationships throughout her life. She learns of her unnatural origins and she avenges herself against the professor.
Who directed Alraune?
Alraune was directed by Richard Oswald.
Who stars in Alraune?
The principal cast of Alraune includes Brigitte Helm, Albert Bassermann, Harald Paulsen, Adolf E. Licho, Agnes Straub.
When was Alraune released and how long is it?
Alraune was released in 1930 with a total runtime of 1h 43m.
Who composed the musical score for Alraune?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Alraune was composed by Bronislau Kaper.
Is Alraune based on a book or true story?
Alraune is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Hanns Heinz Ewers".