Baal (1982)
Baal is an amoral poetic genius who, after a life of debauchery, betrayal and violence, is about to cut his ties to the world and meet his doom. A high society party is where the end begins.
Director: Alan Clarke
Genre: Music, Drama, TV Movie
Runtime: 64 min
Release Date: February 2, 1982
Cast
- David Bowie - Baal
- Jonathan Kent - Eckart
- Zoë Wanamaker - Sophie
- Juliet Hammond-Hill - Emilie
- Tracey Childs - Johanna
- Julian Wadham - Johannes
- Robert Austin - Mech
- Russell Wootton - Pillar
- Polly James - Soubrette
- Hugh Walters - Pianist
Screenplay
- Bertolt Brecht
- Bertolt Brecht (Theatre Play)
Music: Dominic Muldowney, John Timbers
Production: BBC
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Musical Spectacle
Keywords
musical
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Baal about?
- Baal is an amoral poetic genius who, after a life of debauchery, betrayal and violence, is about to cut his ties to the world and meet his doom. A high society party is where the end begins.
- Who directed Baal?
- Baal was directed by Alan Clarke.
- Who stars in Baal?
- Baal stars David Bowie, Jonathan Kent, Zoë Wanamaker, Juliet Hammond-Hill, Tracey Childs, Julian Wadham.
- How long is Baal?
- Baal has a runtime of 1h 4m (64 minutes).
- What genre is Baal?
- Baal is a Music, Drama, TV Movie film.
- Where was Baal produced?
- Baal was produced in United Kingdom.
- What are the themes of Baal?
- The themes of Baal include: Musical Spectacle.