The 3 Penny Opera
Die 3 Groschen-Oper
“Let the fantasy take you far, far away...”
Synopsis
In London at the turn of the century, underworld kingpin Mack the Knife marries Polly Peachum without the knowledge of her father, the equally enterprising 'king of the beggars'.
Top Cast
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Rudolf Forster
Mackie Messer
Carola Neher
Polly
Reinhold Schünzel
Tiger-Brown
Fritz Rasp
Peachum
Valeska Gert
Mrs. Peachum
Lotte Lenya
Jenny
Hermann Thimig
The Vicar
Ernst Busch
The Street Singer
Vladimir Sokoloff
Smith, the Jailer
Paul Kemp
Mackie Messer's Gang Member
Gustav Püttjer
Mackie Messer's Gang Member
Oskar Höcker
Mackie Messer's Gang Member
Krafft-Raschig
Mackie Messer's Gang Member
Herbert Grünbaum
Filch
Sylvia Torff
Whorehouse owner
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 16, 1931
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- G.W. Pabst
- Screenplay & Story
- Béla Balázs, Ladislaus Vajda, Léo Lania
- Original Score
- Kurt Weill
- Original Title
- Die 3 Groschen-Oper
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 52m
- Production Studios
- Nero-Film AG, Tobis Filmkunst
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
G.W. Pabst
Béla Balázs, Ladislaus Vajda, Léo Lania, Bertolt Brecht, Ninon Steinhoff, Solange Térac, André Mauprey
Kurt Weill
Fritz Arno Wagner
Jean Oser
Seymour Nebenzal
Department Leadership Roster
G.W. Pabst
Director
Jean Oser
Editor
Max Pretzfelder
Costume Design
Seymour Nebenzal
Producer
Fritz Arno Wagner
Director of Photography
Béla Balázs
Screenplay
Ladislaus Vajda
Screenplay
Léo Lania
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The 3 Penny Opera
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The 3 Penny Opera about?
In London at the turn of the century, underworld kingpin Mack the Knife marries Polly Peachum without the knowledge of her father, the equally enterprising 'king of the beggars'.
Who directed The 3 Penny Opera?
The 3 Penny Opera was directed by G.W. Pabst.
Who stars in The 3 Penny Opera?
The principal cast of The 3 Penny Opera includes Rudolf Forster, Carola Neher, Reinhold Schünzel, Fritz Rasp, Valeska Gert.
When was The 3 Penny Opera released and how long is it?
The 3 Penny Opera was released in 1931 with a total runtime of 1h 52m.
Who composed the musical score for The 3 Penny Opera?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The 3 Penny Opera was composed by Kurt Weill.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The 3 Penny Opera?
The 3 Penny Opera holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.).