Herr Puntila and His Servant Matti (1960)
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…
Director: Alberto Cavalcanti
Genre: Drama
Release Date: October 20, 1960
Cast
- Curt Bois - Johannes Puntila
- Maria Emo - Eva Puntila
- Heinz Engelmann - Matti Altonen
- Elfriede Irrall - Lisu
- Karl Skraup - Pharmacist Josef
- Dorothea Neff - Pröpstin
- Gaby Banschenbach - Laina
- Erika Pelikowsky - Sandra
- Edith Klinger - Manda
- Erland Erlandsen - Attaché
Screenplay
- Bertolt Brecht
- Alberto Cavalcanti (Screenplay)
- Vladimir Pozner (Adaptation)
- Ruth Wieden (Adaptation)
Music: Hanns Eisler
Cinematography: André Bac
Editing: Josef Juvancic
Production: Wien-Film
Country: Germany, Austria
Language: Deutsch
Original Language: de
More Films by Director: Alberto Cavalcanti
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Herr Puntila and His Servant Matti about?
- 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…
- Who directed Herr Puntila and His Servant Matti?
- Herr Puntila and His Servant Matti was directed by Alberto Cavalcanti.
- Who stars in Herr Puntila and His Servant Matti?
- Herr Puntila and His Servant Matti stars Curt Bois, Maria Emo, Heinz Engelmann, Elfriede Irrall, Karl Skraup, Dorothea Neff.
- What genre is Herr Puntila and His Servant Matti?
- Herr Puntila and His Servant Matti is a Drama film.
- Where was Herr Puntila and His Servant Matti produced?
- Herr Puntila and His Servant Matti was produced in Germany, Austria.