The Butcher
Der Bockerer
Synopsis
A politically naive Viennese butcher manages to survive the Nazi occupation of Austria and the second world war.
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Top Cast
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Karl Merkatz
Karl Bockerer
Alfred Böhm
Alfred Hatzinger
Sieghardt Rupp
Hermann
Gustav Knuth
Herr Knabe
Klausjürgen Wussow
Dr. Lamm
Ida Krottendorf
Sabine (Binerl) Bockerer
Georg Schuchter
Hansi Bockerer
Regina Sattler
Elisabeth
Heinrich Schweiger
Nowotny
Heinz Marecek
Rosenblatt
Marianne Nentwich
Anna
Hans Holt
Hofrat
Senta Wengraf
Hofrätin
Erni Mangold
Caféhausbesitzerin
Teri Tordai
Kurt Nachmann
Herr Blau
Erich Padalewski
Mann mit totem Kater
Thaddäus Podgorski
Pfalzner
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 13, 1981
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Franz Antel
- Screenplay & Story
- H.C. Artmann, Kurt Nachmann
- Original Score
- Gerhard Heinz
- Original Title
- Der Bockerer
- Country of Origin
- Austria
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 44m
- Production Studios
- Neue Delta Filmproduktion
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Franz Antel
H.C. Artmann, Kurt Nachmann, Ulrich Becher, Peter Preses
Gerhard Heinz
Ernst W. Kalinke
Irene Tomschik
Franz Antel
Department Leadership Roster
Franz Antel
Producer
Franz Antel
Director
H.C. Artmann
Screenplay
Ernst W. Kalinke
Director of Photography
Kurt Nachmann
Screenplay
Irene Tomschik
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Butcher
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Butcher about?
A politically naive Viennese butcher manages to survive the Nazi occupation of Austria and the second world war.
Who directed The Butcher?
The Butcher was directed by Franz Antel.
Who stars in The Butcher?
The principal cast of The Butcher includes Karl Merkatz, Alfred Böhm, Sieghardt Rupp, Gustav Knuth, Klausjürgen Wussow.
When was The Butcher released and how long is it?
The Butcher was released in 1981 with a total runtime of 1h 44m.
Who composed the musical score for The Butcher?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Butcher was composed by Gerhard Heinz.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Butcher?
The Butcher holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).