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The Golem: How He Came into the World (1920)

Directed by Carl Boese, Paul Wegener · 85 min · Fantasy, Horror

37.3 TOPICAL score · #2,903 of 6,776 films

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In 16th-century Prague, a rabbi creates the Golem - a giant creature made of clay. Using sorcery, he brings the creature to life in order to protect the Jews of Prague from persecution.

The Golem: How He Came into the World (1920, directed by Carl Boese and Paul Wegener) has a TOPICAL score of 37.3 - ranked 2,903 of the 6,776 films TOPICAL scores. It scores highest on critics and audience, and lowest on awards. Critics: 100% on Rotten Tomatoes · 7.8/10 critics' average. Audiences: TMDB 7/10 (249 ratings). Wikipedia covers it in 34 languages.

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Critics85
Audience52
Awards0
Historical impact48
Lasting engagement32
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Legacy & cult status-

Starring: Paul Wegener, Albert Steinrück, Lyda Salmonová, Ernst Deutsch

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