The Spiders (1919-1920) [Blu-ray]

With this exotic adventure film, director Fritz Lang established himself as a master of epic storytelling, a talent that would reach its pinnacle in such monumental films as Metropolis and Die Nibelungen. Influenced by the French serials of Louis Feuillade (Fantômas) and infused with Lang s own fascination with Asian culture, THE SPIDERS follows international adventurer Kay Hoog (Carl de Vogt) in his quest for Incan gold and the precious Buddha s head diamond. Along the way, he must contend with an organisation of criminal spies known as The Spiders, who will employ any form of treachery, including murder, to snatch the artefacts from his possession.

Features: Original German Intertitles with Optional English Subtitles

Publisher: Kino Classics

Published: 23 August 2016

Director: Fritz Lang

Cast: Carl de Vogt, Ressel Orla, Lil Dagover, Georg John, Rudolf Lettinger

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