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The 3 Penny Opera (1931)

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

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Released February 18, 1931Runtime 1h 52mDirector G.W. Pabst
MusicCrime

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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Cast of The 3 Penny Opera

Rudolf Forster

Rudolf Forster

Mackie Messer
Carola Neher

Carola Neher

Polly
Reinhold Schünzel

Reinhold Schünzel

Tiger-Brown
Fritz Rasp

Fritz Rasp

Peachum
Lotte Lenya

Lotte Lenya

Jenny
Hermann Thimig

Hermann Thimig

The Vicar
Vladimir Sokoloff

Vladimir Sokoloff

Smith, the Jailer
Paul Kemp

Paul Kemp

Mackie Messer's Gang Member
Gustav Püttjer

Gustav Püttjer

Mackie Messer's Gang Member

About The 3 Penny Opera

Where can I watch The 3 Penny Opera?

The 3 Penny Opera is currently streaming in the United States on HBO Max Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel, HBO Max.

Who stars in The 3 Penny Opera?

The 3 Penny Opera stars Rudolf Forster, Carola Neher, Reinhold Schünzel, Fritz Rasp, Valeska Gert.

Who directed The 3 Penny Opera?

The 3 Penny Opera was directed by G.W. Pabst.

How long is The 3 Penny Opera?

The 3 Penny Opera has a runtime of 1h 52m.

What is The 3 Penny Opera about?

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'.