John Cranko
Cranko
Synopsis
The gifted, charismatic artist John Cranko moves to the Swabian province from London, where he is attacked for his homosexuality, and after many crises becomes the great sensation as the new pop star of the arts: the Stuttgart Ballet Miracle.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Official TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2024-11-06
Top Cast
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Sam Riley
John Cranko
Marcus Calvin
Martin Feinstein
Stefan Weinert
Nicholas Beriozoff
Sascha Göpel
Kurt-Heinz Stolze
Thomas Meinhardt
Arnulf Klett
Lucas Gregorowicz
Fritz Höver
Hanns Zischler
Walter Erich Schäfer
Vilmar Bieri
Administrative Assistant
David Vormweg
Kai
Marc Fischer
Peter Palitzsch
Roman Boeer de Garcez
Dr. Weitman
Seumas F. Sargent
Herbert Cranko
Max Schimmelpfennig
Dieter Gräfe
Jakob Forster
Andrea
Lynn Grabowski
Flight Attendant
Artus-Maria Matthiessen
Taxifahrer
Elisa Badenes
Marcia Haydée (Tänzerin)
Jason Reilly
Ray Barra (Tänzer)
Release History & Theatrical Window
German Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Joachim Lang
- Screenplay & Story
- Joachim Lang
- Original Score
- Walter Mair, Reinhard Besser
- Original Title
- Cranko
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- English, German
- Runtime
- 2h 8m
- Production Studios
- Zeitsprung Pictures, SWR
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Joachim Lang
Joachim Lang
Walter Mair, Reinhard Besser
Philipp Sichler, Christian Kitscha
Jan Henrik Pusch
Michael Souvignier, Till Derenbach
Department Leadership Roster
Philipp Sichler
Director of Photography
Joachim Lang
Director
Joachim Lang
Writer
Michael Souvignier
Producer
Jan Henrik Pusch
Editor
Till Derenbach
Producer
Astrid Poeschke
Production Design
Christian Röhrs
Costume Design
Juliane Maier
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Violence • Self-harm • Stressful Scenes
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Frequently Asked Questions About John Cranko
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What is John Cranko about?
The gifted, charismatic artist John Cranko moves to the Swabian province from London, where he is attacked for his homosexuality, and after many crises becomes the great sensation as the new pop star of the arts: the Stuttgart Ballet Miracle.
Who directed John Cranko?
John Cranko was directed by Joachim Lang.
Who stars in John Cranko?
The principal cast of John Cranko includes Sam Riley, Marcus Calvin, Stefan Weinert, Sascha Göpel, Thomas Meinhardt.
When was John Cranko released and how long is it?
John Cranko was released in 2024 with a total runtime of 2h 8m.
Who composed the musical score for John Cranko?
The original motion picture soundtrack for John Cranko was composed by Walter Mair, Reinhard Besser.
What is the age rating and content advisory for John Cranko?
John Cranko holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).