The Threepenny Opera
"The marvelous Mack-The-Knife musical is cutting up on the screen now!"
Originally released in 1963. The Threepenny Opera is a music/drama film. directed by Wolfgang Staudte. With a runtime of 2h 4m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Curd Jürgens, Hildegard Knef, and Gert Fröbe
Synopsis
The Gangster Macheath secretly marries the daughter of beggar king Peachum. When Peachum finds out, he instructs the police chief Brown to arrest and hang Macheath. If not, all the beggars of Soho will disturb the upcoming coronation.
Quick Facts
Release Date
February 28, 1963
62 years ago
Runtime
2h 4m
124 minutes total
User Rating
5.0/10
Mixed (3 votes)
Language
German
Original language
Country
Germany
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Director
Top Cast
Curd Jürgens
as Macheath, genannt Mackie Messer
Hildegard Knef
as Spelunken-Jenny
Gert Fröbe
as Jonathan Jeremiah Peachum
Hilde Hildebrand
as Cella Peachum, seine Frau
Lino Ventura
as Brown, Polizeichef von London
Walter Giller
as Bettler Filch
Henning Schlüter
as Pastor Kimball
Siegfried Wischnewski
as Münz-Matthias
Sammy Davis Jr.
as Moritatensänger
Martin Berliner
as Trauerweiden-Walter
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- DE
Production Companies
- Kurt Ulrich Filmproduktion
- C.E.C. Films
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Threepenny Opera about?
The Gangster Macheath secretly marries the daughter of beggar king Peachum. When Peachum finds out, he instructs the police chief Brown to arrest and hang Macheath. If not, all the beggars of Soho ...
Who directed The Threepenny Opera?
The Threepenny Opera was directed by Wolfgang Staudte.
How long is The Threepenny Opera?
The Threepenny Opera has a runtime of 2 hours and 4 minutes (124 minutes total).
When was The Threepenny Opera released?
The Threepenny Opera was released on February 28, 1963 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Threepenny Opera?
The main cast of The Threepenny Opera includes Curd Jürgens, Hildegard Knef, Gert Fröbe, Hilde Hildebrand, Lino Ventura.