Utz
Synopsis
Hugh Whitemore adapted Bruce Chatwin's novel for this tale of a New York antique dealer who travels to Prague to buy the porcelain collection of the late Baron Utz, only to become embroiled in the wreckage of the dead man's unusual life history after he discovers that the collection is missing.
Top Cast
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Armin Mueller-Stahl
Baron Kaspar Joachim von Utz
Brenda Fricker
Marta
Peter Riegert
Marius Fisher
Paul Scofield
Dr. Vaclav Orlik
Gaye Brown
Ada Krasova
Miriam Karlin
Grandmother
Pauline Melville
Curator
Christian Mueller-Stahl
Baron Kaspar Joachim Utz aged 18
Jakub Zdeněk
Baron Kaspar Joachim von Utz aged 11
Christian Rabe
Baron Kaspar Joachim von Utz aged 5
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 15, 1992
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- George Sluizer
- Screenplay & Story
- Hugh Whitemore
- Original Score
- Nicola Piovani
- Original Title
- Utz
- Country of Origin
- Germany, United Kingdom, Italy
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Production Studios
- Viva Pictures, Academy Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
George Sluizer
Hugh Whitemore, Bruce Chatwin
Nicola Piovani
Gérard Vandenberg
Lin Friedman
John Goldschmidt
Department Leadership Roster
George Sluizer
Director
Hugh Whitemore
Screenplay
John Goldschmidt
Producer
Nicola Piovani
Original Music Composer
Gérard Vandenberg
Director of Photography
Lin Friedman
Editor
Marie Franková
Costume Design
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Utz.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Utz
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Utz about?
Hugh Whitemore adapted Bruce Chatwin's novel for this tale of a New York antique dealer who travels to Prague to buy the porcelain collection of the late Baron Utz, only to become embroiled in the wreckage of the dead man's unusual life history after he discovers that the collection is missing.
Who directed Utz?
Utz was directed by George Sluizer.
Who stars in Utz?
The principal cast of Utz includes Armin Mueller-Stahl, Brenda Fricker, Peter Riegert, Paul Scofield, Gaye Brown.
When was Utz released and how long is it?
Utz was released in 1992 with a total runtime of 1h 38m.
Who composed the musical score for Utz?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Utz was composed by Nicola Piovani.
Is Utz based on a book or true story?
Utz is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Bruce Chatwin".