Herr Puntila and His Servant Matti
Original title: Herr Puntila und sein Knecht Matti
Overview
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…
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Crew
- Director
- Alberto Cavalcanti
- Writers
- Alberto Cavalcanti, Vladimir Pozner, Bertolt Brecht, Ruth Wieden
- Production
- Wien-Film
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Who directed Herr Puntila and His Servant Matti?
Herr Puntila and His Servant Matti was directed by Alberto Cavalcanti.
When was Herr Puntila and His Servant Matti released?
Herr Puntila and His Servant Matti was released in 1960.
