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Trailer: BaalOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2013-07-25
Top Cast
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David Bowie
Baal
Jonathan Kent
Eckart
Zoë Wanamaker
Sophie
Juliet Hammond-Hill
Emilie
Tracey Childs
Johanna
Julian Wadham
Johannes
Robert Austin
Mech
Russell Wootton
Pillar
Polly James
Soubrette
Hugh Walters
Pianist
Leon Lissek
Mjurk
Julian Littman
Lupo
Michael Miller
Horgauer
Sylvia Brayshay
Louise
Paola Dionisotti
Porter's Wife
Wally Thomas
1st Cab Driver
Roy Evans
2nd Cab Driver
James Duggan
1st Policeman
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alan Clarke
- Screenplay & Story
- Bertolt Brecht
- Original Score
- Dominic Muldowney, John Timbers
- Original Title
- Baal
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 4m
- Production Studios
- BBC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alan Clarke
Bertolt Brecht
Dominic Muldowney, John Timbers
Louis Marks
Department Leadership Roster
Bertolt Brecht
Writer
Alan Clarke
Director
Louis Marks
Producer
Tony Abbott
Production Design
Dominic Muldowney
Original Music Composer
Reg Samuel
Costume Design
John Timbers
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Baal
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Baal about?
Baal is an amoral poetic genius who, after a life of debauchery, betrayal and violence, is about to cut his ties to the world and meet his doom. A high society party is where the end begins.
Who directed Baal?
Baal was directed by Alan Clarke.
Who stars in Baal?
The principal cast of Baal includes David Bowie, Jonathan Kent, Zoë Wanamaker, Juliet Hammond-Hill, Tracey Childs.
When was Baal released and how long is it?
Baal was released in 1982 with a total runtime of 1h 4m.
Who composed the musical score for Baal?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Baal was composed by Dominic Muldowney, John Timbers.