The Mechanical Man (1921): cast, story & where to watch
1921 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1921, The Mechanical Man is a comedy and science fiction film directed by André Deed, running about 80 minutes.
What it’s about. The story begins with a scientist creating a device shaped like a man that can be remote-controlled by a machine. The mechanical man possess super-human speed and strength. The scientist is killed however by a gang of criminals, led by a woman named Mado, who wish to get the instructions for building the mechanical man. The criminals are captured before they are able to get them and are brought to trial and condemned. Mado manages to escape and kidnaps the scientist's niece whom she forces to give her the instructions which she uses to build a mechanical man.
Who’s in it. The Mechanical Man stars André Deed as Saltarello, Valentina Frascaroli as The adventuress, Giulia Costa and Mathilde Lambert as Elena D'Ara, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, The Mechanical Man has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Mechanical Man page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Mechanical Man tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Mechanical Man (1921)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Mechanical Man change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Mechanical Man worth watching?
- The Mechanical Man holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Mechanical Man?
- The Mechanical Man stars André Deed, Valentina Frascaroli, Giulia Costa, Mathilde Lambert and Gabriel Moreau.
- When was The Mechanical Man released?
- The Mechanical Man was released in 1921, with a runtime of about 80 minutes.