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Die Buddenbrooks (1923): Cast

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Die Buddenbrooks is a 1923 drama directed by Gerhard Lamprecht, starring Peter Esser as Thomas Buddenbrook, Karl Platen and Alfred Abel. It runs 1 hour 46 minutes.

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Die Buddenbrooks (1923) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 46m (106 min)
Genre
Drama
Studio
Dea Film
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Die Buddenbrooks About?

The premise of Die Buddenbrooks without spoilers.

Spanning four generations, the film depicts the gradual decline of a respectable middle‑class family in the Hanseatic city of Lübeck, exploring their fortunes, relationships and moral choices across decades. It is the first cinematic adaptation of Thomas Mann’s novel and also marks Gerhard Lamprecht’s debut as a major director.

Die Buddenbrooks Themes & Keywords

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  • germany
  • family relationships
  • family business
  • 1800s
  • based on novel
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Cast & crew

Die Buddenbrooks Cast & Characters

Peter Esser leads the cast as Thomas Buddenbrook, with Karl Platen as Pokurist and Alfred Abel as Christian Buddenbrook. Directed by Gerhard Lamprecht; 20 actors are credited in all.

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Die Buddenbrooks Also Known As

Also known as “Det gamle Købmandshjem”.

Also known as
  • Det gamle Købmandshjem

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FAQ

Die Buddenbrooks FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Die Buddenbrooks, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Die Buddenbrooks?

Die Buddenbrooks runs 1 hour 46 minutes (106 minutes).

When was Die Buddenbrooks released?

Die Buddenbrooks was released on August 30, 1923.

Who directed Die Buddenbrooks?

Die Buddenbrooks was directed by Gerhard Lamprecht.

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Who is in the cast of Die Buddenbrooks?

Die Buddenbrooks stars Peter Esser as Thomas Buddenbrook, Karl Platen as Pokurist and Alfred Abel as Christian Buddenbrook, among 20 credited actors.

Does Die Buddenbrooks have a post-credit scene?

No. Die Buddenbrooks has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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