4 Movies Directed by F.W. Murnau

Nosferatu

Nosferatu

Basic Info:

Released Date:

1929-06-03

Languages:

German

Countries:

Germany

Runtime:

81 min

Rated:

UNRATED

IMDB Ratings:

(63322 Reviews)

Director:

F.W. Murnau

Genres:

Horror

Cast:

Writer:

Henrik Galeen (screen play)

Bram Stoker (based on the novel: "Dracula")

Fullplot:

Wisbourg, Germany based estate agent Knock dispatches his associate, Hutter, to Count Orlok's castle in Transylvania as the Count wants to purchase an isolated house in Wisbourg. They plan on selling him the one across the way from Hutter's own home. Hutter leaves his innocent wife, Ellen, with some friends while he is away. Hutter's trek is an unusual one, with many locals not wanting to take him near the castle where strange events have been occurring. Once at the castle, Hutter does manage to sell the Count the house, but he also notices and feels unusual occurrences, primarily feeling like there is a dark shadow hanging over him, even in the daytime when the Count is unusually asleep. Hutter eventually sees the Count's sleeping chamber in a crypt, and based on a book he has recently read, believes the Count is really a vampire or Nosferatu. While Hutter is trapped in the castle, the Count, hiding in a shipment of coffins, makes his way to Wisbourg, causing death along his way, which most attribute to the plague. Hutter himself tries to rush home to save his town and most importantly save Ellen from Nosferatu's imminent arrival. In Wisbourg, Ellen can feel the impending darkness as Nosferatu gets closer. But she learns that a sinless woman can sacrifice herself to kill the vampire. Will Hutter be able to save Ellen either from Nosferatu and/or her self-sacrifice?

Sunrise

Sunrise

Basic Info:

Released Date:

1927-11-04

Countries:

USA

Runtime:

94 min

Rated:

NOT RATED

IMDB Ratings:

8.4 (24480 Reviews)

Director:

F.W. Murnau

Genres:

DramaRomance

Cast:

Writer:

Carl Mayer (scenario)

Hermann Sudermann (from an original theme by)

Katherine Hilliker (titles)

H.H. Caldwell (titles)

Fullplot:

In this fable-morality subtitled "A Song of Two Humans", the "evil" temptress is a city woman who bewitches farmer Anses and tries to convince him to murder his neglected wife, Indre.

Nosferatu

Nosferatu

Basic Info:

Released Date:

1929-06-03

Languages:

German

Countries:

Germany

Runtime:

81 min

Rated:

UNRATED

IMDB Ratings:

(63557 Reviews)

Director:

F.W. Murnau

Genres:

Horror

Cast:

Writer:

Henrik Galeen (screen play)

Bram Stoker (based on the novel: "Dracula")

Fullplot:

Wisbourg, Germany based estate agent Knock dispatches his associate, Hutter, to Count Orlok's castle in Transylvania as the Count wants to purchase an isolated house in Wisbourg. They plan on selling him the one across the way from Hutter's own home. Hutter leaves his innocent wife, Ellen, with some friends while he is away. Hutter's trek is an unusual one, with many locals not wanting to take him near the castle where strange events have been occurring. Once at the castle, Hutter does manage to sell the Count the house, but he also notices and feels unusual occurrences, primarily feeling like there is a dark shadow hanging over him, even in the daytime when the Count is unusually asleep. Hutter eventually sees the Count's sleeping chamber in a crypt, and based on a book he has recently read, believes the Count is really a vampire or Nosferatu. While Hutter is trapped in the castle, the Count, hiding in a shipment of coffins, makes his way to Wisbourg, causing death along his way, which most attribute to the plague. Hutter himself tries to rush home to save his town and most importantly save Ellen from Nosferatu's imminent arrival. In Wisbourg, Ellen can feel the impending darkness as Nosferatu gets closer. But she learns that a sinless woman can sacrifice herself to kill the vampire. Will Hutter be able to save Ellen either from Nosferatu and/or her self-sacrifice?

Tabu: A Story of the South Seas

Tabu: A Story of the South Seas

Basic Info:

Released Date:

1931-03-19

Languages:

English

Countries:

USA

Runtime:

86 min

Rated:

TV-PG

IMDB Ratings:

7.7 (3036 Reviews)

Director:

F.W. Murnau

Cast:

Writer:

F.W. Murnau (told by)

Robert J. Flaherty (told by)

Fullplot:

In his final film, F.W. Murnau presents the tale of two young lovers on the idyllic island of Bora Bora in the South Pacific. Their life is shattered when the old warrior declares the girl to be the Chosen Maid and it is forbidden for any man to even look upon her. Refusing to accept a life apart, they run off to another island, one that is decadent and westernized. The boy works as a pearl diver but not quite understanding the concept of money, is soon in debt. When the old warrior tracks them down they again plan to run away but in a desperate attempt to pay off his debts, the boy dives for pearls in shark-infested waters. The boy is successful but fate seems determined to keep the two lovers apart.

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