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John Cranko (2024): Cast & Ratings

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John Cranko is a 2024 historical drama directed by Joachim Lang, starring Sam Riley as John Cranko, Hanns Zischler and Stefan Weinert. It runs 2 hours 8 minutes. IMDb users rate it 6.9/10.

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John Cranko (2024) movie poster
Released
Runtime
2h 8m (128 min)
Director
Joachim Lang
Genres
History , Drama
Original language
German
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is John Cranko About?

The premise of John Cranko without spoilers.

The gifted and charismatic John Cranko relocates from London to a Swabian province, where he faces discrimination due to his homosexuality. Overcoming numerous challenges, he rises to become a sensation, spearheading the Stuttgart Ballet’s emergence as a groundbreaking force in the world of dance and establishing himself as a pivotal figure in the arts.

John Cranko Themes & Keywords

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Cast & crew

John Cranko Cast & Characters

Sam Riley leads the cast as John Cranko, with Hanns Zischler as Walter Erich Schäfer and Stefan Weinert as Nicholas Beriozoff. Directed by Joachim Lang; 27 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Joachim Lang

More films directed by Joachim Lang: Goebbels and the Führer, Führer and Seducer, Mack the Knife - Brecht’s Threepenny Film and George.

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Ratings

John Cranko Reviews & Ratings

IMDb users rate John Cranko 6.9/10.

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John Cranko FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, ratings, post-credit scenes and language of John Cranko, each answered in a sentence.

How long is John Cranko?

John Cranko runs 2 hours 8 minutes (128 minutes).

When was John Cranko released?

John Cranko was released on September 20, 2024.

Who directed John Cranko?

John Cranko was directed by Joachim Lang.

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Who is in the cast of John Cranko?

John Cranko stars Sam Riley as John Cranko, Hanns Zischler as Walter Erich Schäfer and Stefan Weinert as Nicholas Beriozoff, among 27 credited actors.

How is John Cranko rated?

John Cranko has 6.9/10 on IMDb and 82% on TMDB.

Does John Cranko have a post-credit scene?

No. John Cranko has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is John Cranko in?

The original language of John Cranko is German.

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