Cabaret
“Right this way your table's waiting!”
Synopsis
Inside the Kit Kat Club in 1931 Berlin, starry-eyed singer Sally Bowles and the lewd Emcee sound the clarion call to decadence, while outside, the Nazi party grows into a brutal force. (Filmed live during the 1993 revival, Sam Mendes' directorial debut takes place at the Donmar Warehouse in London's West End.)
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Cabaret 1993 - Mendes Production [feat Alan Cumming] (Full show)
Type: Featurette • Published 2019-01-29
Top Cast
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Alan Cumming
Emcee
Jane Horrocks
Sally Bowles
Sara Kestelman
Fräulein Schneider
Adam Godley
Clifford Bradshaw
George Raistrick
Herr Schultz
Charlotte Medcalf
Frenchie/Fräulein Kost
Michael Gardiner
Ernest Ludwig
Loveday Smith
Rosie
Charlotte Storey
Texas
Jane Karen
Lulu
Kevin Walton
Max/Customs Official
Matt Kane
Rudy/Gorilla
Anthony Hunt
Bobby/German Soldier
Christopher Staines
Victor/German Soldier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sam Mendes
- Screenplay & Story
- John Kander, Joe Masteroff, Fred Ebb, John Van Druten, Christopher Isherwood
- Original Score
- John Kander
- Original Title
- Cabaret
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 47m
- Production Studios
- The Donmar Warehouse
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sam Mendes
John Kander, Joe Masteroff, Fred Ebb, John Van Druten, Christopher Isherwood
John Kander
Department Leadership Roster
Sue Blane
Costume Design
Sam Mendes
Director
Fred Ebb
Writer
Joe Masteroff
Writer
John Kander
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Cabaret
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Cabaret about?
Inside the Kit Kat Club in 1931 Berlin, starry-eyed singer Sally Bowles and the lewd Emcee sound the clarion call to decadence, while outside, the Nazi party grows into a brutal force. (Filmed live during the 1993 revival, Sam Mendes' directorial debut takes place at the Donmar Warehouse in London's West End.)
Who directed Cabaret?
Cabaret was directed by Sam Mendes.
Who stars in Cabaret?
The principal cast of Cabaret includes Alan Cumming, Jane Horrocks, Sara Kestelman, Adam Godley, George Raistrick.
When was Cabaret released and how long is it?
Cabaret was released in 1993 with a total runtime of 1h 47m.
Who composed the musical score for Cabaret?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Cabaret was composed by John Kander.
Is Cabaret based on a book or true story?
Cabaret is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Christopher Isherwood".