Wozzeck (1947)

Drama

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

Wozzeck
Kurt Meisel
Maria
H Helga Zülch
Käthe
R Rotraut Richter
Gerichtspräsident
Valy Arnheim
W Wolfgang Kühne
O Otto Matthies
Karl Hellmer
Elsa Wagner
Büchner
M Max Eckard
Arzt
Paul Henckels
Andres
Willi Rose
3. Student
Gunnar Möller
1. Handwerksbursche
Alfred Balthoff
Tambour-Major
Richard Häussler
Hauptmann
Arno Paulsen
Margret
C Claire Reigbert

Crew

Director
G Georg C. Klaren
Writer
G Georg C. Klaren
Story
Georg Büchner
Cinematography
B Bruno Mondi
Editor
L Lena Neumann
Music
H Herbert Trantow
Art Direction
H Hermann Warm
Art Direction
B Bruno Monden