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Metropolis

In a gritty city, a wealthy young person forms a deep connection with a charismatic outsider from a lower socioeconomic background who foresees the coming of a hero to unite the divided wealthy and poor.

In a futuristic Metropolis, a wealthy resident named Freder discovers a hidden world of workers who keep the city running. He becomes fascinated with Maria, a woman who advocates for unity between the wealthy and the working class. As Freder learns more about the workers' struggles, he decides to help them, but his father, the city's founder, has other plans. With the help of an inventor, Rotwang, he seeks to quash an impending uprising and shut down the machines, putting the entire city at risk.

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Info about Metropolis

Studio(s): UFA

Originally Released: United States, Feb 06, 1927

Production Country: Germany

Box Office Gross: $1,350,322.00

Genres:Drama, Sci-Fi