Unnatural
Alraune
“Born outside the laws of God and man!”
Synopsis
In the 1800s, a stormy love relationship develops quickly between a young medical student and a woman believing herself to be the daughter of his scientist uncle, the student having never heard of her before their chance encounter and both unaware that she is the result of the scientist's illegal experiments with artificial insemination..
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Alraune (1952) Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2021-08-22
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →
Hildegard Knef
Alraune
Erich von Stroheim
Jacob ten Brinken
Karlheinz Böhm
Frank Braun
Harry Halm
Doctor Mohn
Hans Cossy
Mathieu
Harry Meyen
Count Geroldingen
Trude Hesterberg
Gräfin Wolkonska
Julia Koschka
Olga Wolkonska
Denise Vernac
Mlle. Duvaliere
Gardy Brombacher
Lisbeth
Willem Holsboer
Arno Ebert
Rolf Henniger
Wolf Goutram
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 1957
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Arthur Maria Rabenalt
- Screenplay & Story
- Kurt Heuser
- Original Score
- Werner R. Heymann
- Original Title
- Alraune
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Production Studios
- Deutsche Styria Film GmbH, Carlton-Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Arthur Maria Rabenalt
Kurt Heuser, Hanns Heinz Ewers
Werner R. Heymann
Friedl Behn-Grund
Doris Zeltmann
Otto Lehmann, Günther Stapenhorst
Department Leadership Roster
Arthur Maria Rabenalt
Director
Kurt Heuser
Screenplay
Otto Lehmann
Producer
Günther Stapenhorst
Producer
Werner R. Heymann
Original Music Composer
Friedl Behn-Grund
Director of Photography
Doris Zeltmann
Editor
Herbert Ploberger
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Unnatural.
Featured In Curated Collections
Editorial lists, community rankings, and cinematic collections featuring Unnatural.
My movies
the movies I own on DVD and Blue Ray
list0
MovieLens[40K:50K]
1950s Sci-Fi Boom
Science fiction films of 1950 to 1959.
Similar Titles to Unnatural
Movies sharing stylistic DNA, tone, and thematic storytelling
7.2
7.2
6.0
6.0
6.5
7.8Anime
6.1
7.4
6.7
8.1
6.6
6.4
5.8
4.4
7.6
6.6Anime
6.4
6.3
2.5
4.0
More Like Unnatural
Recommended titles matching themes, cast, and genres.
Frequently Asked Questions About Unnatural
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Unnatural about?
In the 1800s, a stormy love relationship develops quickly between a young medical student and a woman believing herself to be the daughter of his scientist uncle, the student having never heard of her before their chance encounter and both unaware that she is the result of the scientist's illegal experiments with artificial insemination..
Who directed Unnatural?
Unnatural was directed by Arthur Maria Rabenalt.
Who stars in Unnatural?
The principal cast of Unnatural includes Hildegard Knef, Erich von Stroheim, Karlheinz Böhm, Harry Halm, Hans Cossy.
When was Unnatural released and how long is it?
Unnatural was released in 1952 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.
Who composed the musical score for Unnatural?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Unnatural was composed by Werner R. Heymann.
Is Unnatural based on a book or true story?
Unnatural is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Hanns Heinz Ewers".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Unnatural?
Unnatural holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).