On the surface a straightforward tale of the search for a buried treasure, the film is a textbook example of German expressionism, with the passions of the protagonists conveyed as much through symbolism as action.
Released: Feb 23, 1923
Runtime: 80 minutes
Genre: Drama
Stars: Albert Steinrück, Lucie Mannheim, Ilka Grüning, Werner Krauss, Hans Brausewetter
Crew: G.W. Pabst (Director), Otto Tober (Director of Photography), Carl Froelich (Producer), Willy Hennings (Writer), Rudolf Bartsch (Novel), Walter Röhrig (Production Design)