The 3 Penny Opera(1931)
Die 3 Groschen-Oper
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The 3 Penny Opera 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'.
The 3 Penny Opera (1931) is a music and crime film directed by G.W. Pabst, released on February 18, 1931 with a runtime of 1h 52m. It stars Rudolf Forster, Carola Neher, Reinhold Schünzel and Fritz Rasp. Viewers rate it 7.1 out of 10 across 63 ratings.
- Director:
- G.W. Pabst
- Writers:
- Bertolt Brecht, Bertolt Brecht, Béla Balázs
- Producers:
- Seymour Nebenzal
- Cinematographer:
- Fritz Arno Wagner
- Production:
- Nero-Film AG, Tobis Filmkunst
- Status:
- Released
The 3 Penny Opera Cast & Crew
Main cast
Rudolf Forster
as Mackie Messer
Carola Neher
as Polly
Reinhold Schünzel
as Tiger-Brown
Fritz Rasp
as Peachum
- Valeska Gert
Valeska Gert
as Mrs. Peachum
Lotte Lenya
as Jenny
Hermann Thimig
as The Vicar
- Ernst Busch
Ernst Busch
as The Street Singer
Vladimir Sokoloff
as Smith, the Jailer
Paul Kemp
as Mackie Messer's Gang Member
Gustav Püttjer
as Mackie Messer's Gang Member
- Oskar Höcker
Oskar Höcker
as Mackie Messer's Gang Member
Key crew
Directed by G.W. Pabst, written by Bertolt Brecht, Bertolt Brecht and Béla Balázs, produced by Seymour Nebenzal.
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The 3 Penny Opera Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.1/10 from 63 ratings.
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The 3 Penny Opera – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The 3 Penny Opera online?
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The 3 Penny Opera (1931) is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel and HBO Max. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The 3 Penny Opera?
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The main cast of The 3 Penny Opera (1931) includes Rudolf Forster, Carola Neher, Reinhold Schünzel, Fritz Rasp and Valeska Gert. The film was directed by G.W. Pabst. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The 3 Penny Opera released?
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The 3 Penny Opera was released on February 18, 1931 and runs for 1h 52m.
Is The 3 Penny Opera worth watching?
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The 3 Penny Opera (1931) holds an average rating of 7.1 out of 10 from 63 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy music and crime films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.