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Mack the Knife - Brecht's Threepenny Film

Bertolt Brecht's iconic musical, "The Threepenny Opera", defies convention by earning widespread critical acclaim. Despite the film industry's attempts to adapt it, Brecht remains committed to preserving his artistic vision.

Bertolt Brecht's "The Threepenny Opera" becomes a massive hit, prompting the film industry to seek a movie adaptation. However, Brecht refuses to compromise, aiming to create a revolutionary film that critiques capitalism and explores the conflict between Mack the Knife, a London gangster, and Peachum, the head of the beggars' mafia.

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Info about Mack the Knife - Brecht's Threepenny Film

Studio(s): Zeitsprung Pictures, Velvet Films

Originally Released: United States, Sep 13, 2018

Production Countries: Belgium, Germany

Box Office Gross: $924,336.00

Genres:Biography, Drama

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