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Release Year1919
Runtime1h 33m
LanguageNo Language
CertificationNR
GenresDrama
Votes8
DirectorRobert Reinert
WritersRobert Reinert
TypeFeature Film
Rating6.7 out of 10
Cast8 credited
Also Known AsOpium
About Opium
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.
Directed by Robert Reinert, Opium leans on a strong ensemble — Eduard von Winterstein, Hanna Ralph, Werner Krauss — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 1919.
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