Mathias Kneißl
Synopsis
Inspired by the real-life events of Mathias Kneißl, a marginal man, son of poor farmers from Bavaria, in the late XIX century. Mathias stole from the rich to give to the poor, becoming a hero for the rural people and a popular social rebel. He was chased by the police until his unfortunate sentence.
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Hans Brenner
Mathias Kneissl
Ruth Drexel
Res Kneissl, Mathias' Mutter
Eva Mattes
Katharina Kneissl
Hanna Schygulla
Mathilde Schreck
Frank Frey
Alois Kneissl
Gustl Bayrhammer
Mühlbauer
Rainer Werner Fassbinder
Flecklbauer
Kurt Raab
Fritz Rechthaler, Jungbauer
Walter Sedlmayr
Polizist
Kelle Riedl
Alfons Scharf
Martin Sperr
Irm Hermann
Franziska Stömmer
Annemarie Wendl
Ursula Strätz
Werner Kließ
Volker Schlöndorff
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Reinhard Hauff
- Screenplay & Story
- Reinhard Hauff, Martin Sperr
- Original Score
- Peer Raben
- Original Title
- Mathias Kneißl
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Production Studios
- Bavaria Film, WDR
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Reinhard Hauff
Reinhard Hauff, Martin Sperr
Peer Raben
W. P. Hassenstein
Jean-Claude Piroué
Philippe Pilliod
Department Leadership Roster
Reinhard Hauff
Director
Philippe Pilliod
Producer
Reinhard Hauff
Writer
Martin Sperr
Writer
Jean-Claude Piroué
Editor
W. P. Hassenstein
Director of Photography
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What is Mathias Kneißl about?
Inspired by the real-life events of Mathias Kneißl, a marginal man, son of poor farmers from Bavaria, in the late XIX century. Mathias stole from the rich to give to the poor, becoming a hero for the rural people and a popular social rebel. He was chased by the police until his unfortunate sentence.
Who directed Mathias Kneißl?
Mathias Kneißl was directed by Reinhard Hauff.
Who stars in Mathias Kneißl?
The principal cast of Mathias Kneißl includes Hans Brenner, Ruth Drexel, Eva Mattes, Hanna Schygulla, Frank Frey.
When was Mathias Kneißl released and how long is it?
Mathias Kneißl was released in 1971 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.
Who composed the musical score for Mathias Kneißl?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Mathias Kneißl was composed by Peer Raben.