Homunculus
Synopsis
A group of scientists, led by a Professor Ortmann, produce a living human child using scientific processes - a "homunculus." This creature is human in every way, except that he cannot experience love.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Otto Rippert
- Screenplay & Story
- Robert Reinert
- Original Title
- Homunculus
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 6h 0m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Otto Rippert
Robert Reinert
Carl Hoffmann
Hanns Lippmann
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Hanns Lippmann
Producer
Otto Rippert
Director
Robert Reinert
Screenplay
Carl Hoffmann
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Frequently Asked Questions About Homunculus
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What is Homunculus about?
A group of scientists, led by a Professor Ortmann, produce a living human child using scientific processes - a "homunculus." This creature is human in every way, except that he cannot experience love.
Who directed Homunculus?
Homunculus was directed by Otto Rippert.
Who stars in Homunculus?
The principal cast of Homunculus includes Olaf Fønss, Ernst Ludwig, Friedrich Kühne, Theodor Loos.
When was Homunculus released and how long is it?
Homunculus was released in 1916 with a total runtime of 6h 0m.