Mack the Knife (1989)
Smooth. Sharp. Deadly.
In 19th century London, a young girl falls for a womanizing criminal and they decide to wed. Her family strongly disapproves so her father, 'the king of thieves', gets the gangster arrested.
Director: Menahem Golan
Genre: Comedy, Crime, Music, Romance
Runtime: 122 min
Release Date: November 1, 1989
Cast
- Raúl Juliá - MacHeath
- Richard Harris - Mr. Peachum
- Julia Migenes - Jenny Diver
- Roger Daltrey - Street Singer
- Mark Northover - Jimmy Jewels
- Julie Walters - Mrs. Peachum
- Bill Nighy - Tiger Brown
- Rachel Robertson - Polly Peachum
- Clive Revill - Money Matthew
- Erin Donovan - Lucy Brown
Screenplay
- Menahem Golan
- Bertolt Brecht (Original Story)
Music: Kurt Weill
Cinematography: Elemér Ragályi
Editing: Alain Jakubowicz
Production: Golan-Globus Productions
Country: United Kingdom, United States of America
Language: English
Budget: $9M
Original Language: en
Themes
Musical Theater and Broadway Magic, Broadway Musical and Stage Glamour, Musical Spectacle, Parody and Spoof, Dark Comedy and Irony
Keywords
london, england, gangster, musical, satire, based on play or musical, 19th century, musical comedy
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Mack the Knife about?
- In 19th century London, a young girl falls for a womanizing criminal and they decide to wed. Her family strongly disapproves so her father, 'the king of thieves', gets the gangster arrested.
- Who directed Mack the Knife?
- Mack the Knife was directed by Menahem Golan.
- Who stars in Mack the Knife?
- Mack the Knife stars Raúl Juliá, Richard Harris, Julia Migenes, Roger Daltrey, Mark Northover, Julie Walters.
- How long is Mack the Knife?
- Mack the Knife has a runtime of 2h 2m (122 minutes).
- What genre is Mack the Knife?
- Mack the Knife is a Comedy, Crime, Music, Romance film.
- What is the budget of Mack the Knife?
- Mack the Knife had a budget of $9M.
- Where was Mack the Knife produced?
- Mack the Knife was produced in United Kingdom, United States of America.
- What are the themes of Mack the Knife?
- The themes of Mack the Knife include: Musical Theater and Broadway Magic, Broadway Musical and Stage Glamour, Musical Spectacle, Parody and Spoof, Dark Comedy and Irony.