Tonio Kröger
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.
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Jean-Claude Brialy
Tonio Kröger als Erwachsener
Mathieu Carrière
Tonio Kröger als Junge
Nadja Tiller
Lisaweta Iwanowna
Werner Hinz
Konsul Kröger
Anaid Iplicjian
Frau Kröger
Rudolf Forster
Herr Seehase
Walter Giller
Kaufmann
Theo Lingen
Tanzmeister Knaak
Günther Lüders
Beamter der Volksbibliothek
Beppo Brem
Adalbert Prantl
Gert Fröbe
Polizist Petersen
Joachim Teege
Bibliothekar
Adeline Wagner
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Rolf Thiele
- Screenplay & Story
- Erika Mann, Thomas Mann, Ennio Flaiano
- Original Score
- Rolf A. Wilhelm
- Original Title
- Tonio Kröger
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Franz Seitz Filmproduktion
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Rolf Thiele
Erika Mann, Thomas Mann, Ennio Flaiano
Rolf A. Wilhelm
Wolf Wirth
Ingeborg Taschner, Heidi Genée
Franz Seitz Junior, Hans Abich
Department Leadership Roster
Rolf Thiele
Director
Ingeborg Taschner
Editor
Erika Mann
Writer
Heidi Genée
Editor
Ennio Flaiano
Writer
Franz Seitz Junior
Producer
Hans Abich
Producer
Wolf Wirth
Director of Photography
Rolf A. Wilhelm
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Tonio Kröger
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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. 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.
Who directed Tonio Kröger?
Tonio Kröger was directed by Rolf Thiele.
Who stars in Tonio Kröger?
The principal cast of Tonio Kröger includes Jean-Claude Brialy, Mathieu Carrière, Nadja Tiller, Werner Hinz, Anaid Iplicjian.
When was Tonio Kröger released and how long is it?
Tonio Kröger was released in 1964 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for Tonio Kröger?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Tonio Kröger was composed by Rolf A. Wilhelm.
Is Tonio Kröger based on a book or true story?
Tonio Kröger is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Thomas Mann".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Tonio Kröger?
Tonio Kröger holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).