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The 3 Penny Opera

The 3 Penny Opera

Let the fantasy take you far, far away...

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'.

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Movie Details

  • Original Title: Die 3 Groschen-Oper
  • Genres: Music, Crime
  • Release Date: 1931-02-18
  • Runtime: 112 minutes
  • Rating: 7/10 (59 votes)
  • Budget: $0
  • Revenue: $0
  • Production Companies: Nero-Film AG, Tobis Filmkunst
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 2.7446
  • Languages: German

Cast & Crew

Rudolf Forster

Rudolf Forster

as Mackie Messer

Carola Neher

Carola Neher

as Polly

Reinhold Schünzel

Reinhold Schünzel

as Tiger-Brown

Fritz Rasp

Fritz Rasp

as Peachum

Valeska Gert

Valeska Gert

as Mrs. Peachum

Lotte Lenya

Lotte Lenya

as Jenny

Hermann Thimig

Hermann Thimig

as The Vicar

Ernst Busch

Ernst Busch

as The Street Singer

Vladimir Sokoloff

Vladimir Sokoloff

as Smith, the Jailer

Paul Kemp

Paul Kemp

as Mackie Messer's Gang Member

Gallery

Movie scene

External Links

Keywords

prostitutecorruptionmusicalvictorian englandsocial satirecriminal underworldstage playbeggar clanbrechtian theatre

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The 3 Penny Opera?

The 3 Penny Opera is a Music, Crime movie directed by . It was released on 1931-02-18.

Who are the main actors in The 3 Penny Opera?

The main cast includes Rudolf Forster, Carola Neher, Reinhold Schünzel, Fritz Rasp, Valeska Gert, .

Where can I watch The 3 Penny Opera online?

You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if The 3 Penny Opera is available.

Is The 3 Penny Opera based on a true story?

Let the fantasy take you far, far away...

What is the IMDb rating of The 3 Penny Opera?

The 3 Penny Opera has an IMDb rating of 7/10 based on 59 votes.

What is the budget and revenue of The 3 Penny Opera?

The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $0 at the box office.

Who composed the soundtrack for The 3 Penny Opera?

The soundtrack was composed by Nero-Film AG, Tobis Filmkunst. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.

Where was The 3 Penny Opera filmed?

The 3 Penny Opera was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.

How long is The 3 Penny Opera?

The total runtime of The 3 Penny Opera is 112 minutes.

Is The 3 Penny Opera suitable for kids?

The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.

Will there be a sequel to The 3 Penny Opera?

There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to The 3 Penny Opera.

Does The 3 Penny Opera have a post-credit scene?

Some movies include post-credit scenes. Stay till the end to find out!

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