The Golem (1915)

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Country: Germany
Genres: Horror
Release: 1915-01-23
Director: Paul Wegener
Writers: Paul Wegener , Henrik Galeen
Language: None | German
Stars: Paul Wegener , Henrik Galeen , Lyda Salmonova , Rudolf Blümner , Robert A. Dietrich , Carl Ebert , Jakob Tiedtke
Runtime: 60 min
Awards: N/A
AKA: The Golem (United States of America) , Голем (Russian Federation) , Der Golem , Gólem (Hungary) , El golem (Spain) , El golem (Argentina) , Der Golem (Germany) , ゴーレム (Japan) , Golem (Poland) , Le golem (France, French Republic) , Голем (Serbia) , Golem - Menneske eller Dæmon? (Denmark) , The Monster of Fate
Plot: In this version of the golem legend, the golem, a clay statue brought to life by Rabbi Loew in 16th century Prague to save the Jews from the ongoing brutal persecution by the city's rulers, is found in the rubble of an old synagogue in the 20th century. Brought to life by an antique dealer, the golem is used as a menial servant. Eventually falling in love with the dealer's wife, it goes on a murderous rampage when its love for her goes unanswered.
IMDB:tt0004026