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Herr Puntila and His Servant Matti

Herr Puntila und sein Knecht Matti1960

Overview

This first film adaptation of Bertolt Brecht’s play about class distinctions was made in 1955 in the Vienna Rosenhügel studios, but it was only premiered five years later. Curt Bois plays the rich capitalist Puntila who only becomes somewhat agreeable when he is drunk (which he is most of the time in this film). In his inebriated state, Puntila not only gets amorously involved with three different ladies but also suggests that his daughter Eva marries his chauffeur Matti. The chauffeur, however, doesn’t really agree…

Details

Status
Released
Release date
October 21, 1960
Original language
German
Spoken languages
German
Countries
Germany, Austria
Cinematography
André Bac
Budget
Not recorded
Revenue
Not recorded
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