Success (1991)
For fans of history, this glimpse of Munich society in the 1920s will be a much-treasured event. The story revolves around an art-gallery manager who puts on a show featuring the scandalous works of a woman artist who committed suicide. He is unjustly accused of having committed adultery with her, and for some reason the authorities decide to make an example of him. He is imprisoned at about the same time that Hitler and the nascent Nazi party attempt the infamous Beer Hall Putsch, and the gallery manager's girlfriend and a Swiss writer valiantly (and unsuccessfully) attempt to get better justice for him. Nobody in authority, it seems, has the courage to take up the challenge of righting this particular injustice.
Director: Franz Seitz Junior
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 265 min
Release Date: February 28, 1991
Cast
- Bruno Ganz - Jacques Tüverlin
- Franziska Walser - Johanna Krain
- Peter Simonischek - Dr. Martin Krüger
- Mathieu Carrière - Erich Bornhaak
- Manfred Zapatka - Kaspar Pröckl
- Thomas Holtzmann - Dr. Franz Flaucher
- Jutta Speidel - Katharina von Radolny
- Gerd Anthoff - Paul Hessreither
- Günter Mack - Förtsch
- Dietrich Mattausch - Dr. Hartl - Amtsgerichtspräsident
Screenplay
Production: ARD
Country: Germany
Language: Deutsch
Original Language: de
Keywords
world war ii
More Films by Director: Franz Seitz Junior
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Success about?
- For fans of history, this glimpse of Munich society in the 1920s will be a much-treasured event. The story revolves around an art-gallery manager who puts on a show featuring the scandalous works of a woman artist who committed suicide. He is unjustly accused of having committed adultery with her, and for some reason the authorities decide to make an example of him. He is imprisoned at about the same time that Hitler and the nascent Nazi party attempt the infamous Beer Hall Putsch, and the gallery manager's girlfriend and a Swiss writer valiantly (and unsuccessfully) attempt to get better justice for him. Nobody in authority, it seems, has the courage to take up the challenge of righting this particular injustice.
- Who directed Success?
- Success was directed by Franz Seitz Junior.
- Who stars in Success?
- Success stars Bruno Ganz, Franziska Walser, Peter Simonischek, Mathieu Carrière, Manfred Zapatka, Thomas Holtzmann.
- How long is Success?
- Success has a runtime of 4h 25m (265 minutes).
- What genre is Success?
- Success is a Drama film.
- Where was Success produced?
- Success was produced in Germany.