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The Confessions of Felix Krull

Original title: Bekenntnisse des Hochstaplers Felix Krull
  • TV Mini Series
  • 19821982
  • 1h
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6.6/10
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Bekenntnisse des Hochstaplers Felix Krull (1982)
  • Comedy
  • Crime
  • Drama
Confessions of impostor Felix Krull.Confessions of impostor Felix Krull.Confessions of impostor Felix Krull.
IMDb RATING
6.6/10
121
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  • Stars
    • John Moulder-Brown
    • Alain Flick
    • Fernando Rey
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  • Stars
    • John Moulder-Brown
    • Alain Flick
    • Fernando Rey
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    • 1User review
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    John Moulder-Brown and Fernando Rey in Bekenntnisse des Hochstaplers Felix Krull (1982)
    John Moulder-Brown in Bekenntnisse des Hochstaplers Felix Krull (1982)
    John Moulder-Brown and Magali Noël in Bekenntnisse des Hochstaplers Felix Krull (1982)
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    John Moulder-Brown
    John Moulder-Brown
    • Felix Krullas Felix Krull
    5 episodes5 eps • 1982
    Alain Flick
    • Monsieur Machatschekas Monsieur Machatschek
    2 episodes2 eps • 1982
    Fernando Rey
    Fernando Rey
    • Professor Kuckuckas Professor Kuckuck
    1 episode1 ep • 1982
    Magali Noël
    Magali Noël
    • Madame Houpfléas Madame Houpflé
    1 episode1 ep • 1982
    Despina Pajanou
    Despina Pajanou
    • Roszaas Rosza
    1 episode1 ep • 1982
    Marie Colbin
    Marie Colbin
    • Zazaas Zaza
    1 episode1 ep • 1982
    Vera Tschechowa
    Vera Tschechowa
    • Maria Piaas Maria Pia
    1 episode1 ep • 1982
    Hans Heinz Moser
    • Direktor Stürzlias Direktor Stürzli
    1 episode1 ep • 1982
    Pierre-François Pistorio
    • Venostaas Venosta
    1 episode1 ep • 1982
    Daphne Wagner
    • Mutter Krullas Mutter Krull
    2 episodes2 eps • 1982
    Rita Tushingham
    Rita Tushingham
    • Mrs. Twentymanas Mrs. Twentyman
    1 episode1 ep • 1982
    Georgia Slowe
    Georgia Slowe
    • Zouzouas Zouzou
    1 episode1 ep • 1982
    Mareike Carrière
    Mareike Carrière
    • Olympiaas Olympia
    2 episodes2 eps • 1982
    Pierre Doris
    • Hoteldetektivas Hoteldetektiv
    1 episode1 ep • 1982
    Joss Ackland
    Joss Ackland
    • Mr. Twentymanas Mr. Twentyman
    1 episode1 ep • 1982
    Nikolaus Paryla
    • Schimmelpreesteras Schimmelpreester
    2 episodes2 eps • 1982
    Tony Portacio
    • Hurtadoas Hurtado
    1 episode1 ep • 1982
    Kurt Raab
    Kurt Raab
    • Sally Meerschaumas Sally Meerschaum
    1 episode1 ep • 1982
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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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