Cabaret 1993
“Right this way your table's waiting!”
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 107 minutes
- Director
- Sam Mendes
- Network
- The Donmar Warehouse
What is Cabaret?
Cabaret is a film first released in 1993. Catalogued under Romance, Music, Drama, War.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1993
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 107 minutes
- Release date
- Dec 9, 1993
- Studios
- The Donmar Warehouse
- Genres
- Romance, Music, Drama, War
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 8.0/10
- Episode runtime
- ~107 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Network
- The Donmar Warehouse
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Cabaret is a film first released in 1993. Catalogued under Romance, Music, Drama, War. Produced and broadcast by The Donmar Warehouse. Current status: Released.
Should you watch it?
“Live 1993 revival of Cabaret bursts with Berlin decadence as darkness looms”
- Live stage energy captured on film
- Sam Mendes' directorial debut
- Strong performances by Jane Horrocks and Alan Cumming
- Stage production may feel less cinematic
- Themes of rising Nazism make it intense
Watch it if you enjoy vibrant musical theatre set against a foreboding historical backdrop.
The film features mature themes of political oppression and sexual decadence, suited for adult viewers.
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Frequently asked questions
Who directed the 1993 film version of Cabaret?
It was directed by Sam Mendes, marking his directorial debut.
Which actors play Sally Bowles and the Emcee?
Jane Horrocks portrays Sally Bowles and Alan Cumming plays the Emcee.
Where was the production filmed?
It was filmed live at the Donmar Warehouse in London's West End.
What is the historical setting of the story?
The narrative takes place in 1931 Berlin inside the Kit Kat Club as the Nazi party rises.
What is the runtime of the film?
The film runs approximately one hour and forty‑seven minutes.
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