Happy End (1977)
In Chicago of the 1920s, crime gangs are fighting a bitter battle for power. Gangster boss Bill Cracker plans a bank robbery with his cronies in Bill's Ballhouse just as the ladies of the Salvation Army enter. Among them is the magical Lilian, who Bill immediately falls for. This has an impact on the planned coup. Shootouts, chases, and the fight for the big money are the ingredients to this comedy, whose famous songs Bertolt Brecht and Kurt Weill wrote.
Director: Manfred Wekwerth
Genre: Drama
Release Date: May 29, 1977
Cast
- Renate Richter - Lilian Holiday
- Heinz-Dieter Knaup - Paul Nakamara
- Rolf Hoppe - Jimmy Dexter
- Fred Delmare - Bob Merker
- Inge Keller - Frau Oxlett
- Micaela Kreißler - Jane
Country: East Germany
Language: Deutsch
Original Language: de
More Films by Director: Manfred Wekwerth
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Happy End about?
- In Chicago of the 1920s, crime gangs are fighting a bitter battle for power. Gangster boss Bill Cracker plans a bank robbery with his cronies in Bill's Ballhouse just as the ladies of the Salvation Army enter. Among them is the magical Lilian, who Bill immediately falls for. This has an impact on the planned coup. Shootouts, chases, and the fight for the big money are the ingredients to this comedy, whose famous songs Bertolt Brecht and Kurt Weill wrote.
- Who directed Happy End?
- Happy End was directed by Manfred Wekwerth.
- Who stars in Happy End?
- Happy End stars Renate Richter, Heinz-Dieter Knaup, Rolf Hoppe, Fred Delmare, Inge Keller, Micaela Kreißler.
- What genre is Happy End?
- Happy End is a Drama film.
- Where was Happy End produced?
- Happy End was produced in East Germany.