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Intolerance
Directed by D.W. Griffith
1916•3h 17m•NR•★ 7.1
Drama / History
Synopsis
Four parallel narratives spanning two-and-a-half millennia—ancient Babylon, the crucifixion of Christ, the St. Bartholomew's Day Massacre in Renaissance France, and modern industrial strikes—interweave in a monumental silent epic exploring hatred and human hypocrisy.
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Cast & Crew
DirectorD.W. Griffith
WriterAnita LoosFrank E. WoodsTod Browning
CinematographyBilly Bitzer
Principal Cast
Lillian GishThe Woman Who Rocks the Cradle
Mae MarshThe Dear One (Modern Story)
Robert HarronThe Boy (Modern Story)
F.A. TurnerThe Girl's Father (Modern Story)
Sam De GrasseArthur Jenkins (Modern Story)
Vera LewisMary T. Jenkins (Modern Story)
Lillian LangdonMary, the Mother (Judean Story)
Olga GreyMary Magdalene (Judean Story)
Technical Specifications
Runtime3h 17m (197 mins)
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DirectorD.W. Griffith
LanguagesEnglish
CountryUS
StudioTriangle Film Corporation • Wark Producing
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