The Man Who Sold Himself
Originally released in 1959. The Man Who Sold Himself is a crime/drama film. directed by Josef von Báky.
Starring Hildegard Knef, Hansjörg Felmy, and Antje Weisgerber
Synopsis
Meant to be a diatribe against yellow journalism and current social ills, this weakly limned drama by Josef von Baky features a reporter who works for one of the tabloid papers. The reporter digs up dirt on the past life of a local hotel owner, and wanting to take full advantage of the muck, he strings out his revelations in a series of perjorative, damning articles on the man. The result of this campaign turns out to be much worse than simply ruining the hotel owner's reputation.
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 12, 1959
66 years ago
Runtime
1h 38m
98 minutes total
Language
German
Original language
Country
Germany
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- DE
Production Companies
- Filmaufbau
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Man Who Sold Himself about?
Meant to be a diatribe against yellow journalism and current social ills, this weakly limned drama by Josef von Baky features a reporter who works for one of the tabloid papers. The reporter digs u...
Who directed The Man Who Sold Himself?
The Man Who Sold Himself was directed by Josef von Báky.
How long is The Man Who Sold Himself?
The Man Who Sold Himself has a runtime of 1 hours and 38 minutes (98 minutes total).
When was The Man Who Sold Himself released?
The Man Who Sold Himself was released on March 12, 1959 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Man Who Sold Himself?
The main cast of The Man Who Sold Himself includes Hildegard Knef, Hansjörg Felmy, Antje Weisgerber, Kurt Ehrhardt, Katharina Matz.