The 3 Penny Opera

Name: The 3 Penny Opera
Released: 1931-02-18
Rating: 7.103

7.1/10 (63)

·1931· 112 min

Director: G.W. Pabst

"Let the fantasy take you far, far away..."

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'.

Where to Watch

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Cast

Rudolf Forster

Mackie Messer

Carola Neher

Polly

Reinhold Schünzel

Tiger-Brown

Fritz Rasp

Peachum

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Valeska Gert

Mrs. Peachum

Lotte Lenya

Jenny

Hermann Thimig

The Vicar

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Ernst Busch

The Street Singer

Vladimir Sokoloff

Smith, the Jailer

Paul Kemp

Mackie Messer's Gang Member

Gustav Püttjer

Mackie Messer's Gang Member

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Oskar Höcker

Mackie Messer's Gang Member

In brief

The 3 Penny Opera (1931) is a music, crime film. With an average rating of 7.1/10 from 63 votes, it's a solidly rated pick. The film runs 1h 52min. You can stream it on: HBO Max Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel, HBO Max.

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The 3 Penny Opera online?

The 3 Penny Opera is available on the following streaming services: HBO Max Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel, HBO Max. Availability can change — check the "Where to watch" section on this page for current sources.

How long is The 3 Penny Opera?

The 3 Penny Opera runs 112 minutes (1h 52min).

What rating does The 3 Penny Opera have?

The 3 Penny Opera has an average rating of 7.1/10 based on 63 viewer votes on TMDB.

What year is The 3 Penny Opera from?

The 3 Penny Opera was released in 1931.