The 3 Penny Opera
1931, German. Directed by G.W. Pabst.
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In London at the turn of the century, underworld kingpin Mack the Knife marries Polly Peachum without the knowledge of her father, the equally enterprising 'king of the beggars'.
- Runtime
- 1h 52m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- German
- Rated
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The 3 Penny Opera is streaming on HBO Max and Criterion Channel in India.
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Cast & crew
- G.W. PabstDirector
- Rudolf ForsterMackie Messer
- Carola NeherPolly
- Reinhold SchünzelTiger-Brown
- Fritz RaspPeachum
- Valeska GertMrs. Peachum
- Lotte LenyaJenny
- Hermann ThimigThe Vicar
- Ernst BuschThe Street Singer
- Vladimir SokoloffSmith, the Jailer
- Paul KempMackie Messer's Gang Member
- Gustav PüttjerMackie Messer's Gang Member
- Oskar HöckerMackie Messer's Gang Member
Details
- Released
- 18 February 1931
- Original title
- Die 3 Groschen-Oper
- Country
- Germany
- Written by
- Bertolt Brecht, Béla Balázs, Ladislaus Vajda
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The 3 Penny Opera: quick answers
Is The 3 Penny Opera worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.1/10 from 63 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The 3 Penny Opera?
The 3 Penny Opera runs 112 minutes (1h 52m).
Does The 3 Penny Opera have a post-credits scene?
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The 3 Penny Opera parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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Which OTT platform is The 3 Penny Opera on?
The 3 Penny Opera is streaming on HBO Max and Criterion Channel in India. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like The 3 Penny Opera?
If you liked The 3 Penny Opera, try Siberian Education, Ill Manors, A Clockwork Orange.
Who directed The 3 Penny Opera?
The 3 Penny Opera (1931) was directed by G.W. Pabst and stars Rudolf Forster, Carola Neher, Reinhold Schünzel.