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The Confessions of Felix Krull

Original title: Bekenntnisse des Hochstaplers Felix Krull
  • TV Mini Series
  • 1982
  • 1h
IMDb RATING
6.6/10
130
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The Confessions of Felix Krull (1982)
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  • Stars
    • John Moulder-Brown
    • Daphne Wagner
    • Mareike Carrière
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    6.6/10
    130
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    • Stars
      • John Moulder-Brown
      • Daphne Wagner
      • Mareike Carrière
    • 1User review
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    John Moulder-Brown
    John Moulder-Brown
    • Felix Krull
    Daphne Wagner
    • Mutter Krull
    Mareike Carrière
    Mareike Carrière
    • Olympia
    Nikolaus Paryla
    • Schimmelpreester
    Alain Flick
    • Monsieur Machatschek
    Fernando Rey
    Fernando Rey
    • Professor Kuckuck
    Magali Noël
    Magali Noël
    • Madame Houpflé
    Marie Colbin
    Marie Colbin
    • Zaza
    Despina Pajanou
    Despina Pajanou
    • Rosza
    Oliver Wehe
    • Felix als Kind
    Klaus Schwarzkopf
    Klaus Schwarzkopf
    • Vater Krull
    Vera Tschechowa
    Vera Tschechowa
    • Maria Pia
    Pierre-François Pistorio
    Pierre-François Pistorio
    • Venosta
    Hans Heinz Moser
    • Direktor Stürzli
    Rita Tushingham
    Rita Tushingham
    • Mrs. Twentyman
    Georgia Slowe
    Georgia Slowe
    • Zouzou
    Pierre Doris
    • Hoteldetektiv
    Joss Ackland
    Joss Ackland
    • Mr. Twentyman
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    A young man gains social and amorous advantages through deception and his good looks
    This is a masterful Bavarian TV production of "The Confessions of Felix Krull" by Thomas Mann. Bernhard Sinkel directs the action with complete attention to detail and a visual feast illustrating the elegance of the Belle Époque. The lush settings of the countryside, together with the extravagance of high society living in the towns are beautifully conveyed in this story of opportunism. John Moulder-Brown as Felix Krull is perfect for the role and gives a tour-de-force performance. His looks, his deportment and his smart clothes all add to the appearance of an increasingly confident young man who engages fully in society, taking all the advantages offered to him. With his boyish good looks and slim figure, he makes full use of these attributes to achieve several amorous adventures. But his goal is as a gentleman with in high society and he is unwilling to have long-term attachments, nevertheless enjoying them while they last. While he tricks his way along, it is more the case of pandering to those who see him in their own particular way than any true deviousness on his part. Ultimately he meets a family where his sensibilities to the mother and daughter, change his nature to a more understanding and compassionate level. Although I have only seen this production in German and yet do not understand the language, the quality of everything throughout overrides any barriers that this may cause. There is humour, passion and elegance throughout and you are left with the satisfied feeling of having had the opportunity of watching drama at its best.
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    • Release date
      • January 24, 1982 (West Germany)
    • Countries of origin
      • Austria
      • West Germany
      • France
    • Language
      • German
    • Also known as
      • Nanny Genoveva
    • Production companies
      • Portman Productions
      • Zweites Deutsches Fernsehen (ZDF)
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    • Runtime
      1 hour
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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