The Wheel

The Wheel (1923)

Not Rated 17 Feb 1923 • Drama • 6h 57m
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Sisif, a railwayman, and his son Elie fall in love with the beautiful Norma (who Sisif rescued from a train crash when a baby and raised as his daughter), with tragic results. Originally running nine hours, this epic tragedy is notable for the way it foreshadows Gance's later 'Napoleon' in its use of innovative cinematic devices, particularly rapid cutting.

Abel Gance
Director
Abel Gance
Writer
Gabriel de Gravone, Pierre Magnier, Georges Térof
Starring

Language: None, French, English
Awards: 1 win
Country: France
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7.5

IMDb (2600 votes)
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