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6.9 / 10(13 votes)IMDb19311h 44mGermany, France

The Threepenny Opera

L'Opéra de quat'sous

Synopsis

The French-language version of the The Threepenny Opera with a different cast from the German version.

Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes

Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.

Antonin Artaud a L'opéra de quat'sous

Type: Clip • Published 2012-08-20

Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

December 8, 1933

Wide Cinema Exhibition

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
G.W. Pabst
Screenplay & Story
Bertolt Brecht, Léo Lania, Ladislaus Vajda, Béla Balázs, André Mauprey, Solange Térac
Original Score
Kurt Weill
Original Title
L'Opéra de quat'sous
Country of Origin
Germany, France
Spoken Languages
German, French
Runtime
1h 44m
Production Studios
Tobis Filmkunst

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

G.W. Pabst

Screenplay & Story

Bertolt Brecht, Léo Lania, Ladislaus Vajda, Béla Balázs, André Mauprey, Solange Térac

Original Score & Music

Kurt Weill

Director of Photography

Fritz Arno Wagner

Film Editing

Henri Rust

Department Leadership Roster

G.W. Pabst

G.W. Pabst

Director

Bertolt Brecht

Bertolt Brecht

Writer

Léo Lania

Writer

Ladislaus Vajda

Writer

Béla Balázs

Béla Balázs

Writer

André Mauprey

Writer

Solange Térac

Writer

Henri Rust

Editor

Fritz Arno Wagner

Director of Photography

Kurt Weill

Kurt Weill

Original Music Composer

Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Threepenny Opera.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Threepenny Opera

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is The Threepenny Opera about?

The French-language version of the The Threepenny Opera with a different cast from the German version.

Who directed The Threepenny Opera?

The Threepenny Opera was directed by G.W. Pabst.

Who stars in The Threepenny Opera?

The principal cast of The Threepenny Opera includes Albert Préjean, Florelle, Jacques Henley, Gaston Modot, Margo Lion.

When was The Threepenny Opera released and how long is it?

The Threepenny Opera was released in 1931 with a total runtime of 1h 44m.

Who composed the musical score for The Threepenny Opera?

The original motion picture soundtrack for The Threepenny Opera was composed by Kurt Weill.