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The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari

1920 · 77 min Drama Horror Thriller Crime
7.9 / 10 · TMDB

Francis, a young man, recalls in his memory the horrible experiences he and his fiancée Jane recently went through. Francis and his friend Alan visit The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari, an exhibit where the mysterious doctor shows the somnambulist Cesare, and awakens him for some moments from his death-like sleep.

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📋 Film Details

Original Title Das Cabinet des Dr. Caligari
Year 1920
Country Germany
Genre Drama, Horror, Thriller, Crime
Director Robert Wiene
Runtime 77 min.
Rating TMDB: 7.9/10 (1747 votes)

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🎬 MovieFinder's Take

The film builds dread methodically, layer by layer. Genre tools are used skillfully — no cheap jump scares, relying instead on genuine unease.

Worth watching for those tired of predictable horror. There's character and internal logic here. If you want quick adrenaline — better choose something else.

For those who want films that work with feeling rather than plot mechanics.

Director: Robert Wiene

— MovieFinder Editorial

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Viewing atmosphere: A dark evening when the house is quiet. Headphones mandatory — the sound is half the film.

🎭 Cast

Werner Krauss

Werner Krauss

Dr. Caligari

Conrad Veidt

Conrad Veidt

Cesare

Friedrich Fehér

Friedrich Fehér

Francis

Lil Dagover

Lil Dagover

Jane

Hans Heinrich von Twardowski

Hans Heinrich von Twardowski

Alan

Rudolf Lettinger

Rudolf Lettinger

Dr. Olsen

Henri Peters-Arnolds

Henri Peters-Arnolds

Young Doctor (uncredited)

Rudolf Klein-Rogge

Rudolf Klein-Rogge

Criminal (uncredited)

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Hans Lanser-Rudolf

Old Man (uncredited)

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Ludwig Rex

Murderer (uncredited)

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