The read
It runs a compact 45m.
Synopsis
Jacques Lantier, the "human beast" of the title, has a hereditary madness and has several times in his life wanted to murder women. At the beginning of the story he is an engine driver, in control of his engine "La Lison". His relationship with "La Lison" is almost sexual and provides some degree of control over his mania.
Ratings
TMDB9/10
1 audience votes
Key crew
- Ludwig WolffDirector
- Ludwig WolffScreenplay
Cast
- Ossip RunitschJacques Lantier
- Maria OrskaCast
- Ilka GrüningCast
- Lucie HöflichCast
- Eduard von WintersteinCast
- Hugo DöblinCast