The Artificial Man
Homunculus, 1. Teil: Der künstliche Mensch
Release: 1916-08-18
·Runtime: 69m
·★ 6.2
Horror
Science Fiction
Drama
Part of the artificial-creature series encompassing Der Golem (1914 and 1920), Alraune (1918, 1928, 1930) and Metropolis (1926), 'Homunculus' was the most popular serial in Germany during World War I even influencing the dress of fashionable Berlin. Foenss, a Danish star, is the perfect creature manufactured in a laboratory by Kuehne. Having discovered his origins, that he has no 'soul' and is incapable of love, he revenges himself on mankind, instigating revolutions and becoming a monstrous but beautiful tyrant, relentlessly pursued by his creator-father who seeks to rectify his mistake.
Production Countries
Germany
Production Companies
Deutsche Bioscope
Cast
Fern Andra
as o. A.
Maria Carmi
as o. A.
Aud Egede-Nissen
as o. A.
Olaf Fønss
as Homunculus
Adolf Paul
as o. A.
Max Ruhbeck
as Generalprokurator Steffens
Mechthildis Thein
as Margot
Friedrich Kühne
as Edgar Rodin
Theodor Loos
as Sven Friedland
Lupu Pick
as o. A.
Lore Rückert
as Margarete Hansen
Lia Borré
as Tochter des Generalprokurator Steffens
Gustav von Wangenheim
as o. A.