The Threepenny Opera 1963
“The marvelous Mack-The-Knife musical is cutting up on the screen now!”
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 124 minutes
- Director
- Wolfgang Staudte
- Networks
- Kurt Ulrich Filmproduktion, C.E.C. Films
What is The Threepenny Opera?
The Threepenny Opera is a film first released in 1963. Catalogued under Music, Drama.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1963
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 124 minutes
- Release date
- Feb 28, 1963
- Studios
- Kurt Ulrich Filmproduktion, C.E.C. Films
- Genres
- Music, Drama
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 5.8/10
- Episode runtime
- ~124 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Networks
- Kurt Ulrich Filmproduktion, C.E.C. Films
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The Threepenny Opera is a film first released in 1963. Catalogued under Music, Drama. Produced and broadcast by Kurt Ulrich Filmproduktion, C.E.C. Films. Current status: Released.
Should you watch it?
“A charismatic gangster's secret marriage sparks a deadly showdown in Soho.”
- Adaptation of Brecht’s acclaimed play
- Sets designed by noted art director Hein Heckroth
- Features musical numbers
- Reception was mixed
Watch it if you enjoy bold, song‑driven dramas that critique society.
The film features mature themes of crime and political intrigue, suited for adult audiences.
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Frequently asked questions
What source material is the film based on?
It adapts Bertolt Brecht’s 1928 play The Threepenny Opera, itself inspired by The Beggar’s Opera.
Who designed the film’s sets?
The sets were designed by art director Hein Heckroth.
What genre does the film belong to?
It is a musical drama blending crime and satire.
How long is the film?
The runtime is approximately two hours and four minutes.
What is the general critical response?
The film has received mixed reviews, reflected in moderate audience ratings.
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