The Dance of Death
Der Totentanz
Synopsis
In this apparently lost film, a beautiful dancer's sexual allure is used by an evil cripple to entice men to their deaths. Falling in love with one of the potential victims, she is told by the cripple that he will set her free if her lover, actually a murderer himself, survives and escapes a bizarre labyrinthe which runs beneath the cripple's house.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Otto Rippert
- Screenplay & Story
- Fritz Lang
- Original Title
- Der Totentanz
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 24m
- Production Studios
- Helios Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Otto Rippert
Fritz Lang
Willy Hameister
Erich Pommer, Erwin Rosner
Department Leadership Roster
Erich Pommer
Producer
Erwin Rosner
Producer
Otto Rippert
Director
Willy Hameister
Director of Photography
Fritz Lang
Screenplay
Hermann Warm
Production Design
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Dance of Death
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What is The Dance of Death about?
In this apparently lost film, a beautiful dancer's sexual allure is used by an evil cripple to entice men to their deaths. Falling in love with one of the potential victims, she is told by the cripple that he will set her free if her lover, actually a murderer himself, survives and escapes a bizarre labyrinthe which runs beneath the cripple's house.
Who directed The Dance of Death?
The Dance of Death was directed by Otto Rippert.
Who stars in The Dance of Death?
The principal cast of The Dance of Death includes Werner Krauss, Sascha Gura, Fred Goebel, Karl Bernhard, Arnold Czempin.
When was The Dance of Death released and how long is it?
The Dance of Death was released in 1919 with a total runtime of 1h 24m.