The Double Face of Peter Lorre
Peter Lorre - Das doppelte Gesicht
Synopsis
Peter Lorre achieved international fame for his performance in the myth-making role in M. This character has held a peculiar fascination for generations of cinephiles. However, at the time, whilst such success meant recognition, it also weighed on the Hungarian actor as a constrictive burden. Using photographs and film extracts, Das doppelte Gesicht reconstructs the ups and downs of Lorre's career, taking into consideration the economic imperatives and workings of the film industry at the time. (Arnold Hohmann, 1984)
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Felix Hoffmann, Harun Farocki
- Screenplay & Story
- Harun Farocki, Felix Hoffmann
- Original Title
- Peter Lorre - Das doppelte Gesicht
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- English, German
- Runtime
- 59m
- Production Studios
- Harun Farocki Filmproduktion, WDR
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Felix Hoffmann, Harun Farocki
Harun Farocki, Felix Hoffmann
Wolf-Dieter Fallert, Ingo Kratisch, Ronny Tanner
Harun Farocki
Department Leadership Roster
Felix Hoffmann
Director
Harun Farocki
Director
Harun Farocki
Writer
Felix Hoffmann
Writer
Wolf-Dieter Fallert
Director of Photography
Ingo Kratisch
Director of Photography
Ronny Tanner
Director of Photography
Harun Farocki
Producer
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What is The Double Face of Peter Lorre about?
Peter Lorre achieved international fame for his performance in the myth-making role in M. This character has held a peculiar fascination for generations of cinephiles. However, at the time, whilst such success meant recognition, it also weighed on the Hungarian actor as a constrictive burden. Using photographs and film extracts, Das doppelte Gesicht reconstructs the ups and downs of Lorre's career, taking into consideration the economic imperatives and workings of the film industry at the time. (Arnold Hohmann, 1984)
Who directed The Double Face of Peter Lorre?
The Double Face of Peter Lorre was directed by Felix Hoffmann, Harun Farocki.
Who stars in The Double Face of Peter Lorre?
The principal cast of The Double Face of Peter Lorre includes Peter Lorre, Stephen D. Youngkin.
When was The Double Face of Peter Lorre released and how long is it?
The Double Face of Peter Lorre was released in 1984 with a total runtime of 59m.