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Wozzeck (1947)

Movie ★ 5.7 101 min

Drama

While an anatomy seminar prepares to examine the cadaver of Franz Wozzeck in the name of scientific progress, medical student Büchner excoriates humanity for having allowed Wozzeck’s fate. The tragic story unfolds in flashbacks, as Büchner narrates.

Georg C. Klaren Director Georg C. Klaren Writer

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Quick facts

Released
December 17, 1947
Runtime
101 min
IMDb
tt0040006
Country
Language
Studio
DEFA

Themes

Cast

Kurt Meisel Kurt Meisel Wozzeck Helga Zülch Maria Max Eckard Büchner Paul Henckels Paul Henckels Arzt Willi Rose Willi Rose Andres Gunnar Möller Gunnar Möller 3. Student Alfred Balthoff Alfred Balthoff 1. Handwerksbursche Richard Häussler Richard Häussler Tambour-Major Arno Paulsen Arno Paulsen Hauptmann Claire Reigbert Margret Rotraut Richter Käthe Valy Arnheim Valy Arnheim Gerichtspräsident Wolfgang Kühne Otto Matthies Karl Hellmer Karl Hellmer Elsa Wagner Elsa Wagner

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Frequently asked questions

What is Wozzeck about?
While an anatomy seminar prepares to examine the cadaver of Franz Wozzeck in the name of scientific progress, medical student Büchner excoriates humanity for having allowed Wozzeck’s fate. The tragic story unfolds in flashbacks, as Büchner narrates.
Who directed Wozzeck?
Wozzeck was directed by Georg C. Klaren.
Who stars in Wozzeck?
Wozzeck stars Kurt Meisel, Helga Zülch, Max Eckard, Paul Henckels.
When was Wozzeck released?
Wozzeck is a 1947 drama film.
Where can I watch Wozzeck?
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