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SUNRISE chronicles the murderous desires--and ultimate repentance--of a wayward husband. Deeply attracted by a sophisticated vamp who worms her way into the couple's simple country existence, the man agrees to take his wife into the city by rowboat... with plans to drown her on the way. In the midst of their journey, however, .. Read more
| Starring | George O'Brien, Janet Gaynor, Margaret Livingston |
|---|---|
| Director | F.W. Murnau |
| Genres | Drama, Romance |
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SUNRISE chronicles the murderous desires--and ultimate repentance--of a wayward husband. Deeply attracted by a sophisticated vamp who worms her way into the couple's simple country existence, the man agrees to take his wife into the city by rowboat... with plans to drown her on the way. In the midst of their journey, however, he realises he cannot go through with the act. But the pure and innocent wife has already understood what he meant to do. Heartbroken, and with tear-filled eyes, she stumbles away from him through the city streets. Now he must find some way to win her back -- and prevent the fates from punishing him for his misdeeds... Director F.W. Murnau, and cinematographers Charles Rosher and Karl Struss, created stunning expressionist imagery that poignantly captures the characters' complex desires and points-of-view. This is one of the most visually gorgeous and emotionally rich silent films ever made.
| Starring | George O'Brien, Janet Gaynor, Margaret Livingston |
|---|---|
| Director | F.W. Murnau |
| Studio | EUREKA ENTERTAINMENT |
| Run time | DVD: 1 hr 31 mins Blu-ray: 1 hr 35 mins |
| Certificate | |
| Genres | Drama, Romance |
| Language | DVD: Silent Blu-ray: Silent |
| Subtitles | DVD: None Blu-ray: English |
| Released | Production year: 1927 To Rent: DVD: 26 Jan 2004 Blu-ray: 21 Sep 2009 |
Apart from its sheer poignancy, the main achievement of Murnau's classic silent weepie is how it puts pep into pap.... read more on Time Out
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This silent film still makes a terrific impact after 85 years !
Some folk simply dismiss silent films from so long ago. To do so means they are missing something that everyone should have a chance to judge, not simply movie ... read more »
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This silent film still makes a terrific impact after 85 years !
Some folk simply dismiss silent films from so long ago. To do so means they are missing something that everyone should have a chance to judge, not simply movie ... read more »
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Rise and Setting
Indeed this is a great film - and in two ways it marks a setting sun: the high pinnacle at the end of the particular art of the silent film, followed so soon ... read more »
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Rise and Setting
Indeed this is a great film - and in two ways it marks a setting sun: the high pinnacle at the end of the particular art of the silent film, followed so soon ... read more »