Fritz Lang’s 1927 iconic science-fiction masterpiece…. fuses the frenetic storytelling of twenties pulp fiction with Lang’s personal fascination with the darker side of human nature.
Written by Fritz Lang and his wife, Thea von Harbou, and starring Brigitte Helm, Gustav Fröhlich, Alfred Abel, and Rudolf Klein-Rogge.
Stunning art-deco visuals set in a futuristic urban dystopia, the film follows the attempts of Freder, the wealthy son of the city’s ruler, and Maria, a poor worker, to overcome the vast gulf separating the classes of their city.
“It leaves you dazed and fully sated. Compared to the fast food eye candy surrounding it these days. Metropolis is a gourmet 20-course meal.” Michael Sragow – Baltimore Sun
“An awesome cinema spectacle.” Steven Rea – The Philadelphia Inquirer
“What you come to see are the strokes of a visual master. You will not be disappointed.” Marta Barber – Miami Herald
“Few films have ever been more visually exhilarating”. Roger Ebert – Chicago Sun Times
Rotten Tomatoes: Rated 97% TomatoMeter / 92% 50,000+ Ratings!
Runtime: 2 hrs: 31min. (151 minutes)
Experience Metropolis as it was originally meant to be seen (and HEARD) …on the big silver screen, with a vintage theatre pipe organ…at Portland’s historic 1926 movie palace….. the Hollywood Theatre.
More about Pipe Organ Pictures and The Hollywood Theatre’s mighty Wurlitzer
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z5Kd9m6BouE