Mother Courage and Her Children (1961): Cast
Mother Courage and Her Children is a 1961 drama directed by Peter Palitzsch and Manfred Wekwerth, starring Helene Weigel as Mutter Courage, Gerhard Bienert and Heinz Schubert. It runs 2 hours 31 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 31m (151 min)
- Directors
- Peter Palitzsch and Manfred Wekwerth
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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German - Studio
- Berliner Ensemble
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Mother Courage and Her Children About?
The premise of Mother Courage and Her Children without spoilers.
During the Thirty Years’ War, camp‑follower Anna Fierling, called Mother Courage, roams Europe in a covered wagon, trading with Catholics and Protestants alike. The war takes her three children—Eilif, Swiss Cheese, and mute Katrin, who once rescued Halle’s children by beating a drum on a roof. Undeterred, Mother Courage keeps chasing soldiers to sustain her trade.
Mother Courage and Her Children Cast & Characters
Helene Weigel leads the cast as Mutter Courage, with Gerhard Bienert as Feldwebel and Heinz Schubert as Schweizerkas. Directed by Peter Palitzsch and Manfred Wekwerth; 25 actors are credited in all.
- Co-director Peter Palitzsch
- Co-director Manfred Wekwerth
- Helene Weigel as Mutter Courage
- Gerhard Bienert as Feldwebel
- Heinz Schubert as Schweizerkas
- Ernst Busch as Koch
Also Starring in Mother Courage and Her Children
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- Wolf von Beneckendorff Obrist
- Hans W. Hamacher
- Stefan Lisewski
- Willi Schwabe
- Carola Braunbock
- Gerd E. Schäfer
- Axel Triebel
- Hilmar Thate
- Erik S. Klein
- Norbert Christian
- Eva Brumby Bäuerin
- Wolf Kaiser
- Peter Kalisch
- Ekkehard Schall
- Fritz Hollenbeck Junger Bauer
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Mother Courage and Her Children FAQ: Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Mother Courage and Her Children, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Mother Courage and Her Children?
Mother Courage and Her Children runs 2 hours 31 minutes (151 minutes).
When was Mother Courage and Her Children released?
Mother Courage and Her Children was released on February 10, 1961.
Who directed Mother Courage and Her Children?
Mother Courage and Her Children was directed by Peter Palitzsch and Manfred Wekwerth.
More films by Peter Palitzsch Who is in the cast of Mother Courage and Her Children?
Mother Courage and Her Children stars Helene Weigel as Mutter Courage, Gerhard Bienert as Feldwebel and Heinz Schubert as Schweizerkas, among 25 credited actors.
Does Mother Courage and Her Children have a post-credit scene?
No. Mother Courage and Her Children has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Mother Courage and Her Children in?
The original language of Mother Courage and Her Children is German.
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