The Threepenny Opera
Originally released in 2000. The Threepenny Opera is a music film. directed by Lorenzo Mariani. With a runtime of 2h 5m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Maddalena Crippa, Peppa Barra, and Maria Confalone
Synopsis
Macheath (Mack the Knife), notorious bandit and womanizer, runs afoul of Jonathan Peachum when he marries Peachum's daughter Polly in a ceremony of doubtful legality. Peachum's resolve to have Mack sent to the gallows is complicated by the fact that Mack's old army buddy is the chief of police, Tiger Brown. Peachum and his wife commence a series of strategems to ensnare Mack: bribing prostitutes to turn him in, exercising their influence over the police, and ultimately threatening to ruin the coronation of Queen Victoria by having all the beggars in London (whom Peachum controls) line the parade route. Mack is imprisoned, escapes, and is imprisoned again. When his hour of execution arrives, however, a mounted messenger appears with the Queen's reprieve, which includes a baronetcy and an annual pension of 10,000 pounds.
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- IT
Production Companies
- RAI
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Threepenny Opera about?
Macheath (Mack the Knife), notorious bandit and womanizer, runs afoul of Jonathan Peachum when he marries Peachum's daughter Polly in a ceremony of doubtful legality. Peachum's resolve to have Mack...
Who directed The Threepenny Opera?
The Threepenny Opera was directed by Lorenzo Mariani.
How long is The Threepenny Opera?
The Threepenny Opera has a runtime of 2 hours and 5 minutes (125 minutes total).
When was The Threepenny Opera released?
The Threepenny Opera was released on December 21, 2000 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Threepenny Opera?
The main cast of The Threepenny Opera includes Maddalena Crippa, Peppa Barra, Maria Confalone, Elio.