Pandora's Box
Die Büchse der Pandora
Synopsis
The rise and inevitable fall of an amoral but naive young woman whose insouciant eroticism inspires lust and violence in those around her.
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Top Cast
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Louise Brooks
Lulu
Fritz Kortner
Dr. Ludwig Schön
Francis Lederer
Alwa Schön
Carl Goetz
Schigolch
Krafft-Raschig
Rodrigo Quast
Alice Roberts
Countess Anna Geschwitz
Daisy D'Ora
Charlotte Marie Adelaide von Zarnikow
Gustav Diessl
Jack the Ripper
Michael von Newlinsky
Marquis Casti-Piani
Sig Arno
The Stage Manager
Karl Etlinger
Defense attorney
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 1, 1929
Wide Cinema Exhibition
October 15, 2024
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$886K
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- G.W. Pabst
- Screenplay & Story
- Ladislaus Vajda, G.W. Pabst
- Original Title
- Die Büchse der Pandora
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 2h 21m
- Worldwide Gross
- $886K
- Production Studios
- Nero-Film AG
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
G.W. Pabst
Ladislaus Vajda, G.W. Pabst, Joseph Fleisler, Frank Wedekind
Günther Krampf
Joseph Fleisler
Seymour Nebenzal, Heinz Landsmann
Department Leadership Roster
Günther Krampf
Director of Photography
G.W. Pabst
Director
Ladislaus Vajda
Screenplay
Seymour Nebenzal
Producer
Joseph Fleisler
Writer
Joseph Fleisler
Editor
Heinz Landsmann
Producer
G.W. Pabst
Screenplay
Bohumil Heš
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Pandora's Box
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Pandora's Box about?
The rise and inevitable fall of an amoral but naive young woman whose insouciant eroticism inspires lust and violence in those around her.
Who directed Pandora's Box?
Pandora's Box was directed by G.W. Pabst.
Who stars in Pandora's Box?
The principal cast of Pandora's Box includes Louise Brooks, Fritz Kortner, Francis Lederer, Carl Goetz, Krafft-Raschig.
When was Pandora's Box released and how long is it?
Pandora's Box was released in 1929 with a total runtime of 2h 21m.
How much did Pandora's Box make at the box office?
Pandora's Box grossed $886K in worldwide ticket sales.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Pandora's Box?
Pandora's Box holds official age classifications: DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).