The Threepenny Opera

Name: The Threepenny Opera
Genre: Music, Drama, Crime
Released: 1931
Rating: 57.083333333333336
Cast: Albert Préjean, Florelle, Jacques Henley, Gaston Modot, Margo Lion

1931·Movie

1h 44min

Ratings

57/100

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About

The French-language version of the The Threepenny Opera with a different cast from the German version.

DNA

Genres: Satire Musical Drama
Mood: DarkBroodingCynicalMelodramaticSatirical
Themes: Love Conquers AllCorruption Of PowerJustice Vs. Revenge
Plot: Marital StrugglesLove TriangleSocial CommentaryCriminal UnderworldCrime Lord
Pacing: ModerateBuilding Suspense
Narrative: FlashbacksReal-Time Narrative
Dialog: Witty BanterPoetic Language
Character Types: Anti-HeroLoverVillain
Humor: Dark ComedyWordplay
Time: 1930s
Place: Urban CityscapeSeedy Underbelly
Cinematic Style: Handheld Camera WorkHigh Contrast Lighting
Costume and Set: Period-Accurate CostumesElaborate Makeup

Sequels and Prequels

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Crew

Directed by:

G.W. Pabst

Written by:

Bertolt Brecht, Léo Lania, Ladislaus Vajda

Cast

Albert Préjean

Mackie

Florelle

Polly Peachum

Gaston Modot

Jeremiah Peachum

Margo Lion

Jenny

Antonin Artaud

Un mendiant

Vladimir Sokoloff

Smith

Bill Bocket

Hermann Thimig

Roger Gaillard

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