Mathias Kneißl(1971)
Mathias Kneißl Synopsis
Inspired by the real-life events of Mathias Kneißl, a marginal man, son of poor farmers from Bavaria, in the late XIX century. Mathias stole from the rich to give to the poor, becoming a hero for the rural people and a popular social rebel. He was chased by the police until his unfortunate sentence.
Mathias Kneißl (1971) is a drama film directed by Reinhard Hauff, released on May 27, 1971 with a runtime of 1h 34m. It stars Hans Brenner, Ruth Drexel, Eva Mattes and Hanna Schygulla. Viewers rate it 6.5 out of 10 across 2 ratings.
- Director:
- Reinhard Hauff
- Writers:
- Reinhard Hauff, Martin Sperr
- Producers:
- Philippe Pilliod
- Cinematographer:
- W. P. Hassenstein
- Production:
- Bavaria Film, WDR
- Status:
- Released
Mathias Kneißl Cast & Crew
Main cast
Hans Brenner
as Mathias Kneissl
Ruth Drexel
as Res Kneissl, Mathias' Mutter
Eva Mattes
as Katharina Kneissl
Hanna Schygulla
as Mathilde Schreck
- Frank Frey
Frank Frey
as Alois Kneissl
Gustl Bayrhammer
as Mühlbauer
Rainer Werner Fassbinder
as Flecklbauer
Kurt Raab
as Fritz Rechthaler, Jungbauer
Walter Sedlmayr
as Polizist
- Kelle Riedl
Kelle Riedl
- Alfons Scharf
Alfons Scharf
- Martin Sperr
Martin Sperr
Key crew
Directed by Reinhard Hauff, written by Reinhard Hauff and Martin Sperr, produced by Philippe Pilliod.
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Mathias Kneißl Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.5/10 from 2 ratings.
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Mathias Kneißl – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Mathias Kneißl online?
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Who stars in Mathias Kneißl?
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The main cast of Mathias Kneißl (1971) includes Hans Brenner, Ruth Drexel, Eva Mattes, Hanna Schygulla and Frank Frey. 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 Mathias Kneißl released?
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Mathias Kneißl was released on May 27, 1971 and runs for 1h 34m.
Is Mathias Kneißl worth watching?
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Mathias Kneißl (1971) holds an average rating of 6.5 out of 10 from 2 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.