Movie

Algol: Tragedy of Power

★ 6.5(10)19201h 39m

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Good to know

Director: Hans Werckmeister
Release date: 1920-09-03
Runtime: 1h 39m
Language: No Language
Status: Released
Country: Germany
Studio: Deutsche Lichtbild-Gesellschaft e.V. (DLG)

About Algol: Tragedy of Power

Algol: Tragedy of Power is a 1920 movie in the Science Fiction and Drama genres, directed by Hans Werckmeister, starring Emil Jannings, Hanna Ralph and Hans Adalbert Schlettow. It has a runtime of 1 hour 39 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.5/10 from 10 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Algol: Tragedy of Power in Switzerland — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

An alien from the planet Algol gives a man a device that creates enough energy to power the entire world.

Cast

Emil Jannings

Robert Herne

Hanna Ralph

Maria Obal

Hans Adalbert Schlettow

Peter Hell

John Gottowt

Algol

Erna Morena

Yella Ward

Ernst Hofmann

Reginald Herne

Gertrude Welcker

Leonore Nissen

Käthe Haack

Magda Herne

Sebastian Droste

Ein Tänzer

Themes & keywords

silent filmexpressionismgerman expressionism

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Algol: Tragedy of Power in Switzerland?+

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Is Algol: Tragedy of Power on Netflix?+

Algol: Tragedy of Power is not on Netflix in Switzerland right now.

How long is Algol: Tragedy of Power?+

Algol: Tragedy of Power has a runtime of 1 hour 39 minutes (99 minutes).

Who stars in Algol: Tragedy of Power?+

Algol: Tragedy of Power stars Emil Jannings, Hanna Ralph, Hans Adalbert Schlettow, John Gottowt and Erna Morena.

When did Algol: Tragedy of Power come out?+

Algol: Tragedy of Power is a 1920 movie directed by Hans Werckmeister.

What genre is Algol: Tragedy of Power?+

Algol: Tragedy of Power is Science Fiction and Drama film.

Who directed Algol: Tragedy of Power?+

Algol: Tragedy of Power was directed by Hans Werckmeister.