Herr Puntila and His Servant Matti
Herr Puntila und sein Knecht Matti
Synopsis
This first film adaptation of Bertolt Brecht’s play about class distinctions was made in 1955 in the Vienna Rosenhügel studios, but it was only premiered five years later. Curt Bois plays the rich capitalist Puntila who only becomes somewhat agreeable when he is drunk (which he is most of the time in this film). In his inebriated state, Puntila not only gets amorously involved with three different ladies but also suggests that his daughter Eva marries his chauffeur Matti. The chauffeur, however, doesn’t really agree…
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Curt Bois
Johannes Puntila
Heinz Engelmann
Matti Altonen
Maria Emo
Eva Puntila
Erika Pelikowsky
Sandra
Inge Holzleitner
Fina
Dorothea Neff
Pröpstin
Elfriede Irrall
Lisu
Edith Klinger
Manda
Erland Erlandsen
Attaché
Karl Skraup
Pharmacist Josef
Otto Schmöle
Richter
Otto Wögerer
Bibelius
Max Brod
Lawyer
Fritz Heller
Minister
Gaby Banschenbach
Laina
Josef Gmeinder
Doctor
Aladar Kunrad
Police Colonel
Fritz Links
Provost
Release History & Theatrical Window
São Paulo International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alberto Cavalcanti
- Screenplay & Story
- Alberto Cavalcanti
- Original Score
- Hanns Eisler
- Original Title
- Herr Puntila und sein Knecht Matti
- Country of Origin
- Germany, Austria
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- Unknown
- Production Studios
- Wien-Film, Heinrich Bauer-Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alberto Cavalcanti
Alberto Cavalcanti, Vladimir Pozner, Ruth Wieden, Bertolt Brecht, Hella Wuolijoki
Hanns Eisler
André Bac
Josef Juvancic
Heinrich Bauer, Herbert Kollmann
Department Leadership Roster
Alberto Cavalcanti
Director
Hill Reihs-Gromes
Costume Design
Josef Juvancic
Editor
André Bac
Director of Photography
Hanns Eisler
Original Music Composer
Alberto Cavalcanti
Screenplay
Heinrich Bauer
Producer
Herbert Kollmann
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
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What is Herr Puntila and His Servant Matti about?
This first film adaptation of Bertolt Brecht’s play about class distinctions was made in 1955 in the Vienna Rosenhügel studios, but it was only premiered five years later. Curt Bois plays the rich capitalist Puntila who only becomes somewhat agreeable when he is drunk (which he is most of the time in this film). In his inebriated state, Puntila not only gets amorously involved with three different ladies but also suggests that his daughter Eva marries his chauffeur Matti. The chauffeur, however, doesn’t really agree…
Who directed Herr Puntila and His Servant Matti?
Herr Puntila and His Servant Matti was directed by Alberto Cavalcanti.
Who stars in Herr Puntila and His Servant Matti?
The principal cast of Herr Puntila and His Servant Matti includes Curt Bois, Heinz Engelmann, Maria Emo, Erika Pelikowsky, Inge Holzleitner.
When was Herr Puntila and His Servant Matti released and how long is it?
Herr Puntila and His Servant Matti was released in 1960 with a total runtime of Unknown.
Who composed the musical score for Herr Puntila and His Servant Matti?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Herr Puntila and His Servant Matti was composed by Hanns Eisler.