Mathias Kneißl (1971)
Inspired by the real-life events of Mathias Kneißl, a marginal man, son of poor farmers from Bavaria, in the late XIX century. Mathias stole from the rich to give to the poor, becoming a hero for the rural people and a popular social rebel. He was chased by the police until his unfortunate sentence.
Director: Reinhard Hauff
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 94 min
Release Date: May 27, 1971
Cast
- Hans Brenner - Mathias Kneissl
- Ruth Drexel - Res Kneissl, Mathias' Mutter
- Eva Mattes - Katharina Kneissl
- Hanna Schygulla - Mathilde Schreck
- Frank Frey - Alois Kneissl
- Gustl Bayrhammer - Mühlbauer
- Rainer Werner Fassbinder - Flecklbauer
- Kurt Raab - Fritz Rechthaler, Jungbauer
- Walter Sedlmayr - Polizist
- Kelle Riedl
Screenplay
Music: Peer Raben
Cinematography: W. P. Hassenstein
Editing: Jean-Claude Piroué
Production: Bavaria Film, WDR
Country: Germany
Language: Deutsch
Original Language: de
Keywords
robber
More Films by Director: Reinhard Hauff
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Mathias Kneißl about?
- Inspired by the real-life events of Mathias Kneißl, a marginal man, son of poor farmers from Bavaria, in the late XIX century. Mathias stole from the rich to give to the poor, becoming a hero for the rural people and a popular social rebel. He was chased by the police until his unfortunate sentence.
- Who directed Mathias Kneißl?
- Mathias Kneißl was directed by Reinhard Hauff.
- Who stars in Mathias Kneißl?
- Mathias Kneißl stars Hans Brenner, Ruth Drexel, Eva Mattes, Hanna Schygulla, Frank Frey, Gustl Bayrhammer.
- How long is Mathias Kneißl?
- Mathias Kneißl has a runtime of 1h 34m (94 minutes).
- What genre is Mathias Kneißl?
- Mathias Kneißl is a Drama film.
- Where was Mathias Kneißl produced?
- Mathias Kneißl was produced in Germany.