
Opium
1919, German. Directed by Robert Reinert.
In China, Professor Gesellius has completed his long research on the many uses of opium. When he is about to return home, he hears about a special variety that produces fabulous sensations because of the way it is made, but can also cause the total destruction of the mind and body of the person who consumes it.
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- 1h 33m
- Post-credits
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- Language
- German
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- 7 January 1919
- Country
- Germany
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Who directed Opium?
Opium (1919) was directed by Robert Reinert and stars Eduard von Winterstein, Hanna Ralph, Werner Krauss.