Woyzeck
"Shame, vengeance, terror... love."
Originally released in 1979. Woyzeck is a drama film. directed by Werner Herzog. At just 82 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Klaus Kinski, Eva Mattes, and Wolfgang Reichmann
Synopsis
Having fathered an illegitimate child with his lover, Marie, feckless soldier Franz Woyzeck takes odd jobs around his small town to provide some extra money for them. One job is volunteering for experiments conducted by a local doctor, who puts Woyzeck on a diet of peas. This serves to drive him close to madness, and the discovery that Marie is involved in an affair with the local drum major exacerbates the situation. Pushed too far, Woyzeck resorts to violence.
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 25, 1979
46 years ago
Runtime
1h 22m
82 minutes total
User Rating
6.6/10
Good (193 votes)
Language
German
Original language
Country
Germany
Production
Director
Top Cast
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- DE
Production Companies
- Werner Herzog Filmproduktion
- ZDF
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Woyzeck about?
Having fathered an illegitimate child with his lover, Marie, feckless soldier Franz Woyzeck takes odd jobs around his small town to provide some extra money for them. One job is volunteering for ex...
Who directed Woyzeck?
Woyzeck was directed by Werner Herzog.
How long is Woyzeck?
Woyzeck has a runtime of 1 hours and 22 minutes (82 minutes total).
When was Woyzeck released?
Woyzeck was released on May 25, 1979 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Woyzeck?
The main cast of Woyzeck includes Klaus Kinski, Eva Mattes, Wolfgang Reichmann, Willy Semmelrogge, Josef Bierbichler.
Is Woyzeck worth watching?
Woyzeck has a user rating of 6.6/10 based on 193 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.