The Destruction of Mankind

The Destruction of Mankind

Part of Homunculus

1917•52m•7.0/10

HorrorScience Fiction

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7.0/10(2)

For a long time the homunculus had to hide from his pursuers. But now he mingles with humanity again and sows discord, strife and murder. One day, when he meets an orphaned girl, he takes her to the shepherd Rudolf's parents. His goal is to pair the two together in order to breed a new human race from them. To this end, he kidnaps her to a deserted island. But the plan fails because Rudolf tries to kill the homunculus after learning his true identity. In revenge, the homunculus destroys the entire island, including the young couple. His hitherto loyal companion Edgar Rodin is so horrified by this deed that he renounces the homunculus and threatens him with death.

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EN

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Released

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Cast

Aud Egede-Nissen

Aud Egede-Nissen

o. A.

Olaf Fønss

Olaf Fønss

Homunculus

Maria Immhofen

o. A.

Friedrich Kühne

Friedrich Kühne

Edgar Rodin

Theodor Loos

Theodor Loos

Sven Friedland

Adolf Paul

Adolf Paul

o. A.

Lore Rückert

Lore Rückert

Margarete Hansen

Fritz Steidel

o. A.

Mechthildis Thein

Mechthildis Thein

Margot

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