The Golem: How He Came Into the World (1920)

Name: The Golem: How He Came Into the World
Genre: Fantasy, Horror
Released: 1920
Duration: 76 min
Rating: 7.0
Cast: Paul Wegener, Albert Steinrück, Lyda Salmonova, Ernst Deutsch, Hans Stürm

1h 16m Germany

Fantasy Horror

Plot

Set in 16th-century Prague, a rabbi crafts the Golem, a formidable being sculpted from clay. Through mystical arts, he animates this creature to serve as a guardian for the Jewish community facing relentless persecution. As the Golem awakens, it becomes a powerful symbol of hope and defense, but its existence raises questions about control and the nature of humanity. The tale delves into themes of protection, responsibility, and the unforeseen consequences of playing god, illustrating the delicate balance between creation and destruction in a time of strife.

Cast

Paul Wegener Albert Steinrück Lyda Salmonova Ernst Deutsch Hans Stürm Max Kronert Otto Gebühr Dore Paetzold Lothar Müthel Greta Schröder Loni Nest Carl Ebert Fritz Feld Ursula Nest