The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari (1919) The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari

The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari ★★★★ Das Cabinet des Dr. Caligari; Das Kabinett des Doktor Caligari 1919 A pioneering film in the most extreme expressionistic style about a hypnotist in a carnival and a girl-snatching somnambulist. Highly influential in its approach to lighting, composition, design and acting. Much imitated. Silent. 92m/B VHS, DVD. GE Conrad Veidt, Werner Krauss, Lil Dagover, Hans von Twardowski, Rudolf Klein-Rogge, Friedrich Feher, Rudolf Lettinger; Director: Robert Wiene; Writer: Carl Mayer, Hans Janowitz; Writer: Willy Hameister.

At-a-glance
Year Released 1919
Length (in minutes) 92
Display Black & White
Formats VHS, DVD
Filmed In Georgia
National Film Registry
Credits
Role Name
Actor Friedrich Feher
Actor Rudolf Lettinger
Actor Conrad Veidt
Actor Werner Krauss
Actor Lil Dagover
Actor Hans von Twardowski
Actor Rudolf Klein-Rogge
Cinematographer Willy Hameister
Director Robert Wiene
Writer Carl Mayer
Writer Hans Janowitz