Alraune
1930, German. Directed by Richard Oswald.
A scientist, Professor Jakob ten Brinken, interested in the laws of heredity, impregnates a prostitute in a laboratory with the semen of a hanged murderer. The prostitute conceives a female child who has no concept of love, whom the professor adopts. The girl, Alraune, suffers from obsessive sexuality and perverse relationships throughout her life. She learns of her unnatural origins and she avenges herself against the professor.
- Runtime
- 1h 43m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- German
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Cast & crew
- Richard OswaldDirector
- Brigitte HelmAlraune ten Brinken
- Albert BassermannProfessor ten Brinken
- Harald PaulsenFrank Braun
- Adolf E. LichoAttorney
- Agnes StraubFürstin Wolkonski
- Bernhard GoetzkeDr. Petersen
- Martin KosleckWolfgang Petersen
- Käthe HaackFrau Raspe
- Ivan Koval-SamborskiyRaspe
- Liselotte SchaakOlga Wolkonski
- Paul Westermeiervon Walter
- Henry BenderThe Innkeeper
Details
- Released
- 2 March 1930
- Country
- Germany
- Written by
- Charlie Roellinghoff, Richard Weisbach
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What Alraune is based on
Alraune is based on Alraune (1911) by Hanns Heinz Ewers.
1911
Alraune
By Hanns Heinz Ewers
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Alraune runs 103 minutes (1h 43m).
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Which OTT platform is Alraune on?
Alraune isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online. (Checked 1 November 2026.)
What movies are like Alraune?
If you liked Alraune, try The Color Out of Space, Books of Blood, Margaux.
Who directed Alraune?
Alraune (1930) was directed by Richard Oswald and stars Brigitte Helm, Albert Bassermann, Harald Paulsen.
What is Alraune based on?
Alraune is based on Alraune (1911) by Hanns Heinz Ewers.