Mack the Knife - Brecht's Threepenny Film
Mackie Messer - Brechts Dreigroschenfilm
Synopsis
Following the phenomenal success of “The Threepenny Opera”, the film industry wants to win over the celebrated author. But Bertolt Brecht is not prepared to play by their rules. His concept of the “Threepenny Film” is radical, uncompromising, political, and incisive.
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Mackie Messer: Brechts Dreigroschenfilm Trailer Deutsch German (2018)
Type: Trailer • Published 2018-05-08
Top Cast
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Lars Eidinger
Berthold Brecht
Tobias Moretti
Macheath
Hannah Herzsprung
Polly / Carola Neher
Joachim Król
Jonathan Jeremiah Peachum
Claudia Michelsen
Frau Peachum
Christian Redl
Tiger Brown
Robert Stadlober
Kurt Weill
Britta Hammelstein
Lotte Lenya/Jenny
Peri Baumeister
Elisabeth Hauptmann
Meike Droste
Helene Weigel
Hendrik Heutmann
Sam
Godehard Giese
Seymour Nebenzahl
Paul Schlase
Matthias
Jesse Albert
Sägerobert
Marcus Calvin
Konstabler Smith
Hanna Plaß
Lucy
Daniel Drewes
Caspar Neher
Robert Dölle
Richter Weigert
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Joachim Lang
- Screenplay & Story
- Joachim Lang
- Original Score
- Walter Mair, Kurt Schwertsik
- Original Title
- Mackie Messer - Brechts Dreigroschenfilm
- Country of Origin
- Belgium, Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German, French
- Runtime
- 2h 10m
- Production Studios
- Zeitsprung Pictures, Velvet Films, ARD
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Joachim Lang
Joachim Lang
Walter Mair, Kurt Schwertsik
David Slama
Alexander Dittner
Till Derenbach, Michael Souvignier
Department Leadership Roster
Joachim Lang
Director
Joachim Lang
Screenplay
David Slama
Director of Photography
Walter Mair
Original Music Composer
Kurt Schwertsik
Original Music Composer
Alexander Dittner
Editor
Till Derenbach
Producer
Michael Souvignier
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
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What is Mack the Knife - Brecht's Threepenny Film about?
Following the phenomenal success of “The Threepenny Opera”, the film industry wants to win over the celebrated author. But Bertolt Brecht is not prepared to play by their rules. His concept of the “Threepenny Film” is radical, uncompromising, political, and incisive.
Who directed Mack the Knife - Brecht's Threepenny Film?
Mack the Knife - Brecht's Threepenny Film was directed by Joachim Lang.
Who stars in Mack the Knife - Brecht's Threepenny Film?
The principal cast of Mack the Knife - Brecht's Threepenny Film includes Lars Eidinger, Tobias Moretti, Hannah Herzsprung, Joachim Król, Claudia Michelsen.
When was Mack the Knife - Brecht's Threepenny Film released and how long is it?
Mack the Knife - Brecht's Threepenny Film was released in 2018 with a total runtime of 2h 10m.
Who composed the musical score for Mack the Knife - Brecht's Threepenny Film?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Mack the Knife - Brecht's Threepenny Film was composed by Walter Mair, Kurt Schwertsik.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Mack the Knife - Brecht's Threepenny Film?
Mack the Knife - Brecht's Threepenny Film holds official age classifications: DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.).