The Golem

1967Movie1 h 55 min

71
GoodGoodWatch score
71
GoodGoodWatch score

Summary

Athanase Pernath is a gem cutter in the Prague ghetto. In spite of himself, he becomes embroiled in the lives of his neighbors. Family feuds, swindles, jealousies and revenge lead Pernath to prison, while the threat of the Golem, a monster created by a rabbi and awakening every thirty-three years, hangs over the city.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Teens
  • Thought-provoking

Where to watch

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Not streaming in United States. Where it is:

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Not for comfort, laughs or warmth.

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Cast

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Directed by
Jean Kerchbron
Music by
Jean Wiener

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Facts

February 18, 1967 · 1 h 55 min · Mystery, TV Movie

Released
February 18, 1967
Runtime
1 h 55 min
Genres
Mystery, TV Movie
Original language
French
Made in
France
Available in
1 country

Tropes

Dumb Muscle, Artificial Human, Non-Malicious Monster +9

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream The Golem?"

Questions about The Golem

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Golem?

It streams in 1 other country, but not in the United States.

Is The Golem worth watching?

71
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 71 (IMDb 8).

Will The Golem scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

At times: scares are rated 6 of 10.

Is The Golem in English?

French

No, it was made in French.

What tropes does The Golem use?

Dumb MuscleArtificial HumanNon-Malicious MonsterMad Scientist's Beautiful DaughterLanguage of MagicDescending CeilingGentle GiantSummoning RitualLiteral GenieCreating Life Is BadThe EmperorWords of Powerand 40 more

TV Tropes lists 52 tropes for it, including Dumb Muscle, Artificial Human, and Non-Malicious Monster.