The Brutalization of Franz Blum (1974)
Born into a well-off family, Franz Blum had led a carefree youth until, some time after graduating from high school, he was arrested by the police. For, involved by a gang of bad boys, the young man had taken part in a bank robbery. A "heroic deed" which earned him six years in prison. Once behind bars, he was treated with ruthless inhumanity by the guards. And little by little - but inexorably - Franz turned into an insurgent...
Director: Reinhard Hauff
Genre: Drama, TV Movie
Runtime: 104 min
Release Date: August 9, 1974
Cast
- Jürgen Prochnow - Franz Blum
- Burkhard Driest - Walter „Tiger“ Kuul
- Tilo Prückner - Zick Zack
- Lutz Mackensy - M
- Fritz Hollenbeck - Aldo Fuchs
- Edgar Bessen - 2. Aufseher
- Kurt Raab - Aufseher Wupke
- Gert Haucke - Oberverwalter Engelweich
- Charles Brauer - Anstaltsleiter
- Horst Beck - Dr.Stern
Screenplay
- Burkhard Driest (Screenplay)
Music: Michael J. Lewis
Cinematography: W. P. Hassenstein
Editing: Jane Seitz
Production: Neue Bioskop Film, WDR
Country: Germany
Language: Deutsch
Original Language: de
More Films by Director: Reinhard Hauff
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Brutalization of Franz Blum about?
- Born into a well-off family, Franz Blum had led a carefree youth until, some time after graduating from high school, he was arrested by the police. For, involved by a gang of bad boys, the young man had taken part in a bank robbery. A "heroic deed" which earned him six years in prison. Once behind bars, he was treated with ruthless inhumanity by the guards. And little by little - but inexorably - Franz turned into an insurgent...
- Who directed The Brutalization of Franz Blum?
- The Brutalization of Franz Blum was directed by Reinhard Hauff.
- Who stars in The Brutalization of Franz Blum?
- The Brutalization of Franz Blum stars Jürgen Prochnow, Burkhard Driest, Tilo Prückner, Lutz Mackensy, Fritz Hollenbeck, Edgar Bessen.
- How long is The Brutalization of Franz Blum?
- The Brutalization of Franz Blum has a runtime of 1h 44m (104 minutes).
- What genre is The Brutalization of Franz Blum?
- The Brutalization of Franz Blum is a Drama, TV Movie film.
- Where was The Brutalization of Franz Blum produced?
- The Brutalization of Franz Blum was produced in Germany.