The Brutalization of Franz Blum(1974)
Die Verrohung des Franz Blum
The Brutalization of Franz Blum Synopsis
Born into a well-off family, Franz Blum had led a carefree youth until, some time after graduating from high school, he was arrested by the police. For, involved by a gang of bad boys, the young man had taken part in a bank robbery. A "heroic deed" which earned him six years in prison. Once behind bars, he was treated with ruthless inhumanity by the guards. And little by little - but inexorably - Franz turned into an insurgent...
The Brutalization of Franz Blum (1974) is a drama and tv movie film directed by Reinhard Hauff, released on August 9, 1974 with a runtime of 1h 44m. It stars Jürgen Prochnow, Burkhard Driest, Tilo Prückner and Lutz Mackensy. Viewers rate it 5.3 out of 10 across 14 ratings.
- Director:
- Reinhard Hauff
- Writers:
- Burkhard Driest
- Producers:
- Gunther Witte
- Cinematographer:
- W. P. Hassenstein
- Composer:
- Michael J. Lewis
- Production:
- Neue Bioskop Film, WDR
- Status:
- Released
The Brutalization of Franz Blum Cast & Crew
Main cast
Jürgen Prochnow
as Franz Blum
Burkhard Driest
as Walter „Tiger“ Kuul
Tilo Prückner
as Zick Zack
Lutz Mackensy
as M
- Fritz Hollenbeck
Fritz Hollenbeck
as Aldo Fuchs
Edgar Bessen
as 2. Aufseher
Kurt Raab
as Aufseher Wupke
Gert Haucke
as Oberverwalter Engelweich
Charles Brauer
as Anstaltsleiter
Horst Beck
as Dr.Stern
- Eike Gallwitz
Eike Gallwitz
Günter Meisner
as Borsig
Key crew
Directed by Reinhard Hauff, written by Burkhard Driest, produced by Gunther Witte.
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The Brutalization of Franz Blum Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.3/10 from 14 ratings.
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The Brutalization of Franz Blum – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Brutalization of Franz Blum online?
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The Brutalization of Franz Blum (1974) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Brutalization of Franz Blum?
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The main cast of The Brutalization of Franz Blum (1974) includes Jürgen Prochnow, Burkhard Driest, Tilo Prückner, Lutz Mackensy and Fritz Hollenbeck. The film was directed by Reinhard Hauff. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Brutalization of Franz Blum released?
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The Brutalization of Franz Blum was released on August 9, 1974 and runs for 1h 44m.
Is The Brutalization of Franz Blum worth watching?
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The Brutalization of Franz Blum (1974) holds an average rating of 5.3 out of 10 from 14 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and tv movie films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.