The Treasure

The Treasure

The Treasure

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The Treasure

1923

1h 20m

6.7(12 votes)

Drama

Overview

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.

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5 members

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Albert Steinrück

Svetocar Badalic, Master Foundryman

Albert Steinrück

Acting

Lucie Mannheim

Beate

Lucie Mannheim

Acting

Ilka Grüning

Anna

Ilka Grüning

Acting

Werner Krauß

Svetelenz

Werner Krauß

Acting

Hans Brausewetter

Arno

Hans Brausewetter

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