

Figures of the Night
Nachtgestalten
Synopsis
Thomas Bezug, the richest man in the world, is a solitary, domineering and cruel cripple, who hardly can move on his crutches. He dwells a fanatical love for his son, whom he holds like a monkey in a cage. His servants are defaced dwarfs. His secretary is trying to steal Bezugs assets. These are the night people.
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- Director
- Richard Oswald
- Screenplay & Story
- Richard Oswald
- Original Title
- Nachtgestalten
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 46m
- Production Studios
- Richard Oswald Produktion
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Richard Oswald
Richard Oswald, Karl Hans Strobl
Carl Hoffmann
Department Leadership Roster
Richard Oswald
Director
Carl Hoffmann
Director of Photography
Richard Oswald
Screenplay
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Frequently Asked Questions About Figures of the Night
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Figures of the Night about?
Thomas Bezug, the richest man in the world, is a solitary, domineering and cruel cripple, who hardly can move on his crutches. He dwells a fanatical love for his son, whom he holds like a monkey in a cage. His servants are defaced dwarfs. His secretary is trying to steal Bezugs assets. These are the night people.
Who directed Figures of the Night?
Figures of the Night was directed by Richard Oswald.
Who stars in Figures of the Night?
The principal cast of Figures of the Night includes Paul Wegener, Erik Charell, Anita Berber, Erna Morena, Conrad Veidt.
When was Figures of the Night released and how long is it?
Figures of the Night was released in 1920 with a total runtime of 1h 46m.


















