Cinematography: Fritz Arno Wagner
The best movies, series, and documentaries with cinematography by Fritz Arno Wagner. Explore visually stunning titles that highlight an exceptional filmmaking.
Titles found: 55
Direction Fritz Lang
Cast Peter Lorre · Otto Wernicke · Gustaf Gründgens · Theo Lingen
Synopsis M (1931) plunges into the grimy streets of Berlin, where terror grips the city as a serial child killer wreaks havoc. The chilling deeds of this criminal are so abhorrent that even the hardened criminals of the underworld seek his...
8.3
20K votes
8.3
20K votes
Direction Fritz Lang
Cast Rudolf Klein-Rogge · Oskar Beregi · Theodor Loos · Karl Meixner
Synopsis The Testament of Dr. Mabuse (1933) follows Berlin police inspector Lohmann as he delves into a perplexing case where all evidence points to a man who has been confined to a mental institution for years—Dr. Mabuse. As Lohmann digs deeper,...
8.0
4K votes
8.0
4K votes
Direction F.W. Murnau
Cast Max Schreck · Alexander Granach · Gustav von Wangenheim · Greta Schröeder
Synopsis Nosferatu (1922) chronicles the tale of Count Orlok, who journeys from his crumbling castle to the bustling city of Wisborg following a visit from Thomas Hutter. Upon his arrival, Orlok becomes entangled with Thomas' betrothed, Ellen, who possesses the unique...
8.0
29K votes
8.0
29K votes
Direction Fritz Lang
Cast Lil Dagover · Walter Janssen · Bernhard Goetzke · Rudolf Klein-Rogge
Synopsis Destiny (1921) follows a young couple who pause their journey at a quaint village inn. Tragically, the man is taken by Death and confined behind an immense, impassable barrier. The woman, desperate to save her beloved, discovers a hidden, mystical...
7.8
3K votes
7.8
3K votes
Direction Georg Wilhelm Pabst
Cast Alexander Granach · Fritz Kampers · Ernst Busch · Elisabeth Wendt
Synopsis Comradeship (1931) unfolds in the aftermath of World War I, where a once-united German mine is now divided by a new border, separating it into French and German sections. A devastating fire erupts in the French section, prompting German miners...
7.4
219 votes
7.4
219 votes
Direction Fritz Lang
Cast Rudolf Klein-Rogge · Gerda Maurus · Willy Fritsch · Lupu Pick
Synopsis Spies (1928) follows the cunning mastermind of a far-reaching espionage network who uncovers a perilous romantic entanglement. The plot thickens as a Russian woman, working under his command, becomes involved with a charismatic agent from the government's covert operations. This...
7.3
695 votes
7.3
695 votes
Direction Georg Wilhelm Pabst
Cast Louise Brooks · André Roanne · Josef Rovenský · Fritz Rasp
Synopsis Diary of a Lost Girl (1929) follows the journey of naive young Thymiane Henning (Brooks), who receives a lockable diary on her confirmation day. Her world is turned upside down when her housekeeper Elisabeth mysteriously departs and is later found...
7.2
393 votes
7.2
393 votes
Direction Georg Wilhelm Pabst
Cast Édith Jéhanne · Uno Henning · Fritz Rasp · Brigitte Helm
Synopsis The Love of Jeanne Ney (1927) unfolds against the backdrop of post-revolutionary turmoil in the Crimea, where Jeanne's world is shattered when she learns that the man she loves is a Bolshevik, having fatally confronted her father. Left destitute, Jeanne...
7.2
114 votes
7.2
114 votes
Direction Georg Wilhelm Pabst
Cast Rudolf Forster · Carola Neher · Reinhold Schünzel · Fritz Rasp
Synopsis The Threepenny Opera (The 3 Penny Opera) (1931) is set in the grimy underbelly of early 20th-century London, where the notorious criminal Mack the Knife ties the knot with Polly, unbeknownst to her father, Peachum, a powerful figure known as...
7.1
256 votes
7.1
256 votes
Direction Georg Wilhelm Pabst
Cast Fritz Kampers · Gustav Diessl · Hans-Joachim Moebis · Claus Clausen
Synopsis Westfront 1918 (1930) follows a squad of German soldiers during World War I as they endure the harsh realities of trench warfare in France. The men seek fleeting moments of joy and respite in a nearby village, but their lives...
6.9
283 votes
6.9
283 votes
Direction F.W. Murnau
Cast Eugen Klöpfer · Vladimir Gajdarov · Werner Krauss · Eduard von Winterstein
Synopsis Burning Soil (1922) follows the tale of a farmer named Rog and his sons, Peter and Johannes. After Rog's passing, Peter chooses to remain on the family farm, while Johannes, unsatisfied with his current circumstances and the affection of their...
6.6
166 votes
6.6
166 votes
Direction Georg Wilhelm Pabst
Cast Albert Préjean · Florelle · Gaston Modot · Margo Lion
Synopsis L'opéra de quat'sous (1931) is a bilingual adaptation of the renowned film "Die Dreigroschenoper," meticulously crafted to cater to the French audience. This cinematic gem was filmed concurrently with its original German counterpart, ensuring a seamless transition for viewers who...
6.5
34 votes
6.5
34 votes
Direction Arthur Robison
Cast Alexander Granach · Max Gülstorff · Lilli Herder · Rudolf Klein-Rogge
Synopsis Warning Shadows (1923) unfolds during an elegant dinner hosted by a prosperous baron and his wife in a 19th-century German estate. The gathering includes four of the baron's wife's admirers. A mysterious shadow-player intervenes, presenting the guests with a chilling...
6.5
140 votes
6.5
140 votes
Direction F.W. Murnau
Cast Arnold Korff · Lulu Kyser-Korff · Lothar Mehnert · Paul Bildt
Synopsis The Haunted Castle (1921) follows a group of nobles who assemble at the Vogelöd family estate for a weekend of hunting, only to have their gathering disrupted by the unexpected appearance of Count Oechst, portrayed by Lothar Mehnert. Whispers circulate...
6.2
445 votes
6.2
445 votes
Direction Karl Hartl
Cast Hans Albers · Heinz Rühmann · Marieluise Claudius · Hansi Knoteck
Synopsis The Man Who Was Sherlock Holmes (1937) is a 1937 German mystery comedy film directed by Karl Hartl. The story revolves around Hans Albers, who portrays the detective Morris Flynn, a man with a penchant for impersonating the renowned Sherlock...
5.9
28 votes
5.9
28 votes
Direction Hans Steinhoff · Karl Anton · Herbert Maisch
Cast Emil Jannings · Lucie Höflich · Werner Hinz · Ernst Schröder
5.8
29 votes
5.8
29 votes
Glamorous Night
1937 · Movie · 81 min. · United Kingdom
Direction Brian Desmond Hurst
Cast Mary Ellis · Otto Kruger · Victor Jory · Barry MacKay
Synopsis Glamorous Night (1937) unfolds in a small kingdom where a gypsy encampment resides on territory suspected to hold valuable oil reserves. The kingdom's prime minister has a sinister plan to depose the king, who is romantically involved with a stunning...
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Direction Paul L. Stein
Cast Pola Negri · Carl Ebert · Greta Schröeder · Aud Egede Nissen
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Direction Paul L. Stein
Cast Pola Negri · Eduard von Winterstein · Ernst Hofmann · Hans Kuhnert
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Direction Lupu Pick
Cast Werner Krauss · Hanna Ralph · Albert Basserman · Philippe Hériat
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