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Mack the Knife (1989)

Movie ★ 6.6 122 min

Comedy Crime Music Romance

In 19th century London, a young girl falls for a womanizing criminal and they decide to wed. Her family strongly disapproves so her father, 'the king of thieves', gets the gangster arrested.

Menahem Golan Director Menahem Golan Writer

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Quick facts

Released
November 1, 1989
Runtime
122 min
Rating
PG-13
Budget
$9.0M
IMDb
tt0097800
Country
United Kingdom, United States
Language
English
Studio
Golan-Globus Productions

Themes

Cast

Raúl Juliá Raúl Juliá MacHeath Richard Harris Richard Harris Mr. Peachum Julia Migenes Julia Migenes Jenny Diver Roger Daltrey Roger Daltrey Street Singer Mark Northover Mark Northover Jimmy Jewels Julie Walters Julie Walters Mrs. Peachum Bill Nighy Bill Nighy Tiger Brown Rachel Robertson Polly Peachum Clive Revill Clive Revill Money Matthew Erin Donovan Lucy Brown Julie T. Wallace Julie T. Wallace Coaxer Louise Plowright Dolly Elizabeth Seal Elizabeth Seal Molly Chrissie Kendall Betty John Thornton Leading Dancer

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Frequently asked questions

What is Mack the Knife about?
In 19th century London, a young girl falls for a womanizing criminal and they decide to wed. Her family strongly disapproves so her father, 'the king of thieves', gets the gangster arrested.
Who directed Mack the Knife?
Mack the Knife was directed by Menahem Golan.
Who stars in Mack the Knife?
Mack the Knife stars Raúl Juliá, Richard Harris, Julia Migenes, Roger Daltrey.
When was Mack the Knife released?
Mack the Knife is a 1989 comedy, crime, music, romance film.
Where can I watch Mack the Knife?
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