The Golem

This mostly lost film is often confused with director Paul Wegener third and readily available interpretation of the legend; Der Golem, wie er in die Welt kam (1920). 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.

Directors

Henrik Galeen, Paul Wegener

Written by

Henrik Galeen, Paul Wegener

Produced by

Hanns Lippmann

Cinematographer

Guido Seeber

Studio

Deutsche Bioscope

Origin country

Germany

Runtime

1h 0m

Language

German

Also known as

The Monster of Fate

TMDB

6.7/10 (44 votes)

IMDb

6.7/10 (1,267 votes)