Three-Penny Opera [Die Dreigroschenoper]


Directed By: Wolfgang Staudte

January 21, 1963 / German English / 93 mins

The Gangster Macheath secretly marries the daughter of beggar king Peachum. When Peachum finds out, he instructs the police chief Brown to arrest and hang Macheath. If not, all the beggars of Soho will disturb the upcoming coronation.

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IMDB Movie Page: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0055932

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Screened Semesters:

  • 1975 Winter

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