Berlin-Alexanderplatz: The Story of Franz Biberkopf

Berlin-Alexanderplatz: The Story of Franz Biberkopf (1931)

Berlin-Alexanderplatz

Franz Biberkopf has served four years in prison. His return to normal life is not successful.

Date of release
1931-10-07
TMDB
6.0 / 10 (21)
Runtime
1h 30m
Genres
Crime, Drama
Director
Phil Jutzi

Casting

Interesting facts

  • Based on: Berlin Alexanderplatz

Berlin-Alexanderplatz or The Story of Franz Biberkopf is a 1931 German drama film directed by Phil Jutzi and starring Heinrich George, Maria Bard and Margarete Schlegel. It was adapted from the 1929 novel of the same title by Alfred Döblin, who also co-wrote the screenplay.

Production

It was filmed on various locations around Berlin including the Alexanderplatz. Jutzi cut out much of the novel's complex story, preferring to focus on just one character.

The Film Review Board released the film on 30 September 1931, but with the restriction that it was forbidden for young people. The premiere took place on 8 October 1931 in the Berlin Capitol am Zoo. The film was distributed by Südfilm AG (Berlin).

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