Tonio Kröger
Originally released in 1964. Tonio Kröger is a drama film. directed by Rolf Thiele.
Starring Jean-Claude Brialy, Mathieu Carrière, and Nadja Tiller
Synopsis
This drama is taken from Thomas Mann's 1903 semi-autobiographical novel. Tonio (Jean Claude Brialy) is an aspiring writer and the son of a rigid aristocratic father and a music-loving mother. Wandering throughout Germany and Italy to "find himself," Tonio frequently remembers his childhood experiences in a series of flashbacks. The highlight of the film is the expert lensing by cinematographer Wolf Wirth. Erika Mann, the daughter of the late poet and author, collaborated with Ennio Flaiano on the screenplay.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 2, 1964
61 years ago
Runtime
1h 30m
90 minutes total
User Rating
5.0/10
Mixed (3 votes)
Language
German
Original language
Country
Germany
Production
Director
Top Cast
Jean-Claude Brialy
as Tonio Kröger als Erwachsener
Mathieu Carrière
as Tonio Kröger als Junge
Nadja Tiller
as Lisaweta Iwanowna
Werner Hinz
as Konsul Kröger
Anaid Iplicjian
as Frau Kröger
Rudolf Forster
as Herr Seehase
Walter Giller
as Kaufmann
Theo Lingen
as Tanzmeister Knaak
Günther Lüders
as Beamter der Volksbibliothek
Beppo Brem
as Adalbert Prantl
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- DE
Production Companies
- Franz Seitz Filmproduktion
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tonio Kröger about?
This drama is taken from Thomas Mann's 1903 semi-autobiographical novel. Tonio (Jean Claude Brialy) is an aspiring writer and the son of a rigid aristocratic father and a music-loving mother. Wande...
Who directed Tonio Kröger?
Tonio Kröger was directed by Rolf Thiele.
How long is Tonio Kröger?
Tonio Kröger has a runtime of 1 hours and 30 minutes (90 minutes total).
When was Tonio Kröger released?
Tonio Kröger was released on September 2, 1964 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Tonio Kröger?
The main cast of Tonio Kröger includes Jean-Claude Brialy, Mathieu Carrière, Nadja Tiller, Werner Hinz, Anaid Iplicjian.