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The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari (Das Cabinet des Dr. Caligari) (1920)

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Director:

Robert Wiene

Release Date:

Feb 27, 1920

Runtime:

1hr 16m

Synopsis

Hypnotist Dr. Caligari uses a somnambulist, Cesare, to commit murders.

Cast

  • Werner Krauss
  • Conrad Veidt
  • Friedrich Feher
  • Lil Dagover
  • Hans Heinrich von Twardowski
  • Rudolf Lettinger

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  • Sep 23, 2019

    “he has slept for 23 years continuously” god i wish that was me

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    eely
    eely
    Sep 11, 2018

    wow i guess i owe a ton of my life to cesare in this? gay, incredibly over dramatic, speaks in riddles, dresses in all black, super emo? thanks german expressionism

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    Wes
    Wes
    Sep 29, 2021

    Now THAT is some sexy set design

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    Erin 🍺
    Erin 🍺
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    Oct 9, 2022

    why the gloves on the hands of Dr. Are Caligari the same as Mickey's hands?

    1.9K Likes
    petestavsf
    petestavsf
    Jun 15, 2020

    ah i see where LITERALLY ALL of the psychological thrillers come from... neat!

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    luvi
    luvi
    Feb 7, 2018

    it’s german. black & white. and silent

    1.7K Likes
    Lucy
    Lucy
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    Oct 13, 2022

    omg i can’t believe timothée chalamet did all of that

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    •lily•
    •lily•
    Oct 3, 2014

    The success of Robert Wiene's "The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari" is celebrated in every film made since 1920 that has borrowed the film's look, style, or tone. From Murnau's "Nosferatu" and the American noir of the 1940s, to contemporary horror films and every piece of work…

    1.3K Likes
    Travis Lytle
    Travis Lytle
    Oct 6, 2020

    This Tim Burton wet dream walked so movies like Shutter Island could run.

    1.2K Likes
    Sam Thompson
    Sam Thompson
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  • Oompaloompa1800
    Oompaloompa1800 liked
    The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari

    I was really confused the entire time. Had to get someone to explain it to me. But it wasnt THATTT bad. Very creative for the 20s in my opinion. 5/10

    2 1Y
    Iso
    Iso loved
    The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari

    9.5/10 One of the best films ever made, a classic for film buffs and goths alike. Conrad Veidt is an icon before his time, Francis and Alan are probably the first account of “bury your gays” 😭 but I still adored every moment of this film.

    🔥 1 3Y
    Gaia
    Gaia loved
    The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari

    Fav movie ever. I love the German expressionism aesthetic and this movie is absolutely stunning for it, not talking about the script that is just amazing for its era. Every frame is pure cinema poetry

    🔥 1 2Y
  • Noah March
    Noah March loved
    The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari

    🫎🫎🫎🫎1/2 When ethan and I watched it we couldn’t believe how good this movie was for being so old The story was actually enticing. The setting looked straight out of a tim Burton film

    1 4M
    Michael
    Michael liked
    The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari

    There's not a whole lot you can say about a film like this that hasn't been said a million times by a million people. 9/10

    🔥 1 3Y
    John Doe
    John Doe loved
    The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari

    What an iconic film! Great acting and great plot twist!

    👀 1 2Y
  • Media Enjoyer
    Media Enjoyer liked
    The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari

    6.4/10

    2Y
    NathanDirector
    NathanDirector loved
    The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari

    Rating: 8.9/10 ⭐️ I expected a dusty old relic, but the wild, nightmare-like set design totally caught me off guard. What Worked: Painting shadows and harsh lines directly onto canvas sets gives the framing a claustrophobic vibe I absolutely loved. Projecting Cesare’s shadow during the attack was…

    3M
    Bea
    Bea loved
    The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari

    5/5 ⭐️ For a moment, I thought I was watching the Red Hot Chili Peppers’ “Otherside” music video. 😅 The set design is somewhat similar to the music video. Even though it’s a silent film with very few title cards for dialogue, the storytelling is excellent. I’d describe it as a kind of…

    5M
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Frequently Asked Questions

How long is The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari (Das Cabinet des Dr. Caligari) (1920) (1920)?
The movie is 1hr 16min long.
What's The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari (Das Cabinet des Dr. Caligari) (1920) (1920) about?
Hypnotist Dr. Caligari uses a somnambulist, Cesare, to commit murders.
Who's the cast of The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari (Das Cabinet des Dr. Caligari) (1920) (1920)?
  • Werner Krauss as Dr. Caligari
  • Conrad Veidt as Cesare
  • Friedrich Feher as Franzis
  • Lil Dagover as Jane Olsen
  • Hans Heinrich von Twardowski as Alan
  • Rudolf Lettinger as Dr. Olsen
Who's the director behind The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari (Das Cabinet des Dr. Caligari) (1920) (1920)?
Robert Wiene directed The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari (Das Cabinet des Dr. Caligari) (1920) (1920).