Der Unbekannte (1927): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming
1927 · Film · ★ 7.5
Released in 1927, Der Unbekannte is a thriller, drama, horror and liebesfilm film directed by Tod Browning, running about 68 minutes. “Don't miss this startling spectacle!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A criminal on the run hides in a circus and seeks to possess the daughter of the ringmaster at any cost.
Who’s in it. Der Unbekannte stars Lon Chaney as Alonzo, Norman Kerry as Malabar, Joan Crawford as Nanon and Nick De Ruiz as Zanzi, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.5/10, Der Unbekannte has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In USA you can stream it on Criterion Channel and Bloodstream and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Der Unbekannte page.
If you liked it. Fans of Der Unbekannte tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Häufige Fragen
- Where can I watch Der Unbekannte (1927)?
- In USA, Der Unbekannte is available to stream on Criterion Channel and Bloodstream, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Der Unbekannte worth watching?
- Der Unbekannte holds an audience score of 7.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama, horror and liebesfilm. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Der Unbekannte?
- Der Unbekannte stars Lon Chaney, Norman Kerry, Joan Crawford, Nick De Ruiz and John George.
- When was Der Unbekannte released?
- Der Unbekannte was released in 1927, with a runtime of about 68 minutes.