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Who are the main characters in Metropolis?
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Fritz Lang
Although it took Fritz Lang some 21 years to make 22 Hollywood films, arguably at least half of them are noirish masterpieces of menace. His time in Hollywood, which began in 1934, followed a directing career in Germany during the 1920s that included several landmark films.
In the 1927 film Metropolis, directed by Fritz Lang, the narrative centers on the following main characters:1
- Freder: A young man from the industrialist class who falls in love with Maria.1
- Maria: An activist who advocates for the working class; she is also portrayed by the same actress as the robot duplicate.1
- Joh Fredersen: A prominent figure representing the industrialist class.1
- Rotwang: A character involved in the creation of the robot.1
- The Robot: A mechanical duplicate of Maria used in the film's plot of subterfuge and deceit.1
These characters navigate the stark divide between the city's two classes, leading to a revolution that threatens their futuristic society.1