The Tobacconist(2018)
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The Tobacconist Synopsis
Vienna, 1937, on the eve of the annexation of Austria into Nazi Germany. The young and inexperienced Franz Huchel begins to learn about both the joys and hardships of life by working as an apprentice to the mutilated war veteran Otto Trsnjek in a small tobacco shop, where he meets the famous psychiatrist Sigmund Freud, a regular customer, who will become a valuable friend in times of chaos and uncertainty.
The Tobacconist (2018) is a drama and history film directed by Nikolaus Leytner, released on October 12, 2018 with a runtime of 1h 49m. It stars Simon Morzé, Bruno Ganz, Johannes Krisch and Emma Nova. Viewers rate it 6.4 out of 10 across 100 ratings.
- Director:
- Nikolaus Leytner
- Writers:
- Klaus Richter, Nikolaus Leytner, Robert Seethaler
- Producers:
- Dieter Pochlatko, Jakob Pochlatko, Ralf Zimmermann
- Cinematographer:
- Hermann Dunzendorfer
- Composer:
- Matthias Weber
- Production:
- Tobis Film, Glory Film, Epo-Film, Perathon Film-und Fernsehproduktions, ORF, ARD Degeto
- Revenue:
- $360,996
- Status:
- Released
The Tobacconist (2018) Trailer
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The Tobacconist Cast & Crew
Main cast
Simon Morzé
as Franz Huchel
Bruno Ganz
as Sigmund Freud
Johannes Krisch
as Otto Trsnjek
Emma Nova
as Anezka
Karoline Eichhorn
as Anna Freud
Regina Fritsch
as Margarete Huchel
Elfriede Irrall
as Martha Freud
Michael Fitz
as 'Red Egon'
Rainer Wöss
as Mr. Rosshuber
Sabine Herget
as Mrs. Rosshuber
Gerti Drassl
as Doctor's Wife
Gerhard Liebmann
as Heinzi
Key crew
Directed by Nikolaus Leytner, written by Klaus Richter, Nikolaus Leytner and Robert Seethaler, produced by Dieter Pochlatko, Jakob Pochlatko and Ralf Zimmermann.
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The Tobacconist Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.4/10 from 100 ratings.
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The Tobacconist – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Tobacconist online?
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The Tobacconist (2018) is available to stream on Chai Flicks, and to rent or buy from Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Tobacconist?
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The main cast of The Tobacconist (2018) includes Simon Morzé, Bruno Ganz, Johannes Krisch, Emma Nova and Karoline Eichhorn. The film was directed by Nikolaus Leytner. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Tobacconist released?
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The Tobacconist was released on October 12, 2018 and runs for 1h 49m.
Is The Tobacconist worth watching?
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The Tobacconist (2018) holds an average rating of 6.4 out of 10 from 100 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and history films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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