Wozzeck (1947)

5.7/10 101 min Drama

Overview

While an anatomy seminar prepares to examine the cadaver of Franz Wozzeck in the name of scientific progress, medical student Büchner excoriates humanity for having allowed Wozzeck’s fate. The tragic story unfolds in flashbacks, as Büchner narrates.

Cast

Kurt Meisel

Wozzeck

Paul Henckels

Arzt

Willi Rose

Andres

Gunnar Möller

3. Student

Alfred Balthoff

1. Handwerksbursche

Richard Häussler

Tambour-Major

Arno Paulsen

Hauptmann

Valy Arnheim

Gerichtspräsident

Karl Hellmer

Elsa Wagner

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