The Threepenny Opera(1963)
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The Threepenny Opera Synopsis
The Gangster Macheath secretly marries the daughter of beggar king Peachum. When Peachum finds out, he instructs the police chief Brown to arrest and hang Macheath. If not, all the beggars of Soho will disturb the upcoming coronation.
The Threepenny Opera (1963) is a music and drama film directed by Wolfgang Staudte, released on February 28, 1963 with a runtime of 2h 4m. It stars Curd Jürgens, Hildegard Knef, Gert Fröbe and Hilde Hildebrand. Viewers rate it 5.8 out of 10 across 4 ratings.
- Director:
- Wolfgang Staudte
- Writers:
- Bertolt Brecht, Bertolt Brecht, Wolfgang Staudte
- Producers:
- Kurt Ulrich
- Cinematographer:
- Roger Fellous
- Production:
- Kurt Ulrich Filmproduktion, C.E.C. Films
- Status:
- Released
The Threepenny Opera Cast & Crew
Main cast
Curd Jürgens
as Macheath, genannt Mackie Messer
Hildegard Knef
as Spelunken-Jenny
Gert Fröbe
as Jonathan Jeremiah Peachum
Hilde Hildebrand
as Cella Peachum, seine Frau
Lino Ventura
as Brown, Polizeichef von London
Walter Giller
as Bettler Filch
Henning Schlüter
as Pastor Kimball
Siegfried Wischnewski
as Münz-Matthias
Sammy Davis Jr.
as Moritatensänger
- Martin Berliner
Martin Berliner
as Trauerweiden-Walter
- June Ritchie
June Ritchie
- Marlene Warrlich
Marlene Warrlich
Key crew
Directed by Wolfgang Staudte, written by Bertolt Brecht, Bertolt Brecht and Wolfgang Staudte, produced by Kurt Ulrich.
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The Threepenny Opera Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.8/10 from 4 ratings.
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The Threepenny Opera – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Threepenny Opera online?
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Who stars in The Threepenny Opera?
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The main cast of The Threepenny Opera (1963) includes Curd Jürgens, Hildegard Knef, Gert Fröbe, Hilde Hildebrand and Lino Ventura. The film was directed by Wolfgang Staudte. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Threepenny Opera released?
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The Threepenny Opera was released on February 28, 1963 and runs for 2h 4m.
Is The Threepenny Opera worth watching?
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The Threepenny Opera (1963) holds an average rating of 5.8 out of 10 from 4 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy music and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.