Sunrise: A Song of Two Humans
""An artistic masterpiece and also a joy to watch.""
Originally released in 1927. Sunrise: A Song of Two Humans is a drama/romance film. directed by F. W. Murnau.
Starring George O'Brien, Janet Gaynor, and Margaret Livingston
Synopsis
A married farmer falls under the spell of a slatternly woman from the city, who tries to convince him to drown his wife.
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 4, 1927
98 years ago
Runtime
1h 34m
94 minutes total
User Rating
7.8/10
Great (872 votes)
Box Office
$1.6M
Worldwide gross
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
George O'Brien
as The Man (Anses)
Janet Gaynor
as The Wife (Indre)
Margaret Livingston
as The Woman from the City
Bodil Rosing
as The Maid
J. Farrell MacDonald
as The Photographer
Ralph Sipperly
as The Barber
Jane Winton
as The Manicure Girl
Arthur Housman
as The Obtrusive Gentleman
Eddie Boland
as The Obliging Gentleman
Herman Bing
as Streetcar Conductor (uncredited)
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Revenue
- $1,636,000
Production Companies
- Fox Film Corporation
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sunrise: A Song of Two Humans about?
A married farmer falls under the spell of a slatternly woman from the city, who tries to convince him to drown his wife.
Who directed Sunrise: A Song of Two Humans?
Sunrise: A Song of Two Humans was directed by F. W. Murnau.
How long is Sunrise: A Song of Two Humans?
Sunrise: A Song of Two Humans has a runtime of 1 hours and 34 minutes (94 minutes total).
When was Sunrise: A Song of Two Humans released?
Sunrise: A Song of Two Humans was released on November 4, 1927 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Sunrise: A Song of Two Humans?
The main cast of Sunrise: A Song of Two Humans includes George O'Brien, Janet Gaynor, Margaret Livingston, Bodil Rosing, J. Farrell MacDonald.
Is Sunrise: A Song of Two Humans worth watching?
Sunrise: A Song of Two Humans has a user rating of 7.8/10 based on 872 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.