Mack the Knife(1989)
Smooth. Sharp. Deadly.
Mack the Knife Synopsis
In 19th century London, a young girl falls for a womanizing criminal and they decide to wed. Her family strongly disapproves so her father, 'the king of thieves', gets the gangster arrested.
Mack the Knife (1989) is a comedy, crime, music and romance film directed by Menahem Golan, released on November 1, 1989 with a runtime of 2h 2m. It stars Raúl Juliá, Richard Harris, Julia Migenes and Roger Daltrey. Viewers rate it 6.6 out of 10 across 7 ratings.
- Director:
- Menahem Golan
- Writers:
- Menahem Golan, Bertolt Brecht
- Producers:
- Menahem Golan, Stanley Chase, Yoram Globus
- Cinematographer:
- Elemér Ragályi
- Composer:
- Kurt Weill
- Production:
- Golan-Globus Productions
- Budget:
- $9,000,000
- Status:
- Released
Mack the Knife Cast & Crew
Main cast
Raúl Juliá
as MacHeath
Richard Harris
as Mr. Peachum
Julia Migenes
as Jenny Diver
Roger Daltrey
as Street Singer
Mark Northover
as Jimmy Jewels
Julie Walters
as Mrs. Peachum
Bill Nighy
as Tiger Brown
- Rachel Robertson
Rachel Robertson
as Polly Peachum
Clive Revill
as Money Matthew
- Erin Donovan
Erin Donovan
as Lucy Brown
Julie T. Wallace
as Coaxer
- Louise Plowright
Louise Plowright
as Dolly
Key crew
Directed by Menahem Golan, written by Menahem Golan and Bertolt Brecht, produced by Menahem Golan, Stanley Chase and Yoram Globus.
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Mack the Knife Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.6/10 from 7 ratings.
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Mack the Knife – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Mack the Knife online?
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Who stars in Mack the Knife?
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The main cast of Mack the Knife (1989) includes Raúl Juliá, Richard Harris, Julia Migenes, Roger Daltrey and Mark Northover. The film was directed by Menahem Golan. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Mack the Knife released?
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Mack the Knife was released on November 1, 1989 and runs for 2h 2m.
Is Mack the Knife worth watching?
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Mack the Knife (1989) holds an average rating of 6.6 out of 10 from 7 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy, crime and music films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.