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The Story of Little Mook (1953): Cast

The Story of Little Mook (1953) movie poster

The Story of Little Mook is a 1953 family fantasy film directed by Wolfgang Staudte, starring Johannes Maus as Altgewordener Muck, Thomas Schmidt and Werner Peters. It runs 1 hour 40 minutes.

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The Story of Little Mook (1953) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 40m (100 min)
Director
Wolfgang Staudte
Genres
Family , Fantasy
Original language
German
Studio
DEFA
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Story of Little Mook About?

The premise of The Story of Little Mook without spoilers.

An elderly storyteller in an oriental city gathers a group of children and recounts his childhood as Little Muck. Orphaned early, he is cast out by avaricious relatives and drifts into the desert seeking a merchant of good fortune. In the dunes he discovers a wicked woman's cottage, where she attempts to enslave him. Muck escapes by stealing enchanted shoes that grant him unmatched speed, launching him into a series of daring adventures.

The Story of Little Mook Themes & Keywords

· 50 tags
  • moral
  • shoe
  • story
  • competition
  • boy
  • beating
  • abuse
  • gift
  • father son relationship
  • theft
  • therapy
  • contraband
+38 more
  • scolding
  • transformation
  • wager
  • magic
  • runner
  • magic wand
  • luck
  • fortune
  • desert
  • fairy tale
  • surrealism
  • young hero
  • values
  • turban
  • tree
  • sword
  • secret
  • running
  • prejudice
  • palace
  • outcast
  • orphan
  • orient
  • jealousy
  • hunchback
  • hero
  • heroism
  • happiness
  • growing up
  • gold
  • foot race
  • fig tree
  • envy
  • education
  • donkey
  • discrimination
  • death
  • cat house
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Cast & crew

The Story of Little Mook Cast & Characters

Johannes Maus leads the cast as Altgewordener Muck, with Thomas Schmidt as Kleiner Muck and Werner Peters as Ramudschin. Directed by Wolfgang Staudte; 16 actors are credited in all.

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More from Wolfgang Staudte

More films directed by Wolfgang Staudte: Gentlemen in White Vests, Destination Death, The Threepenny Opera and The Last Witness.

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The Story of Little Mook Also Known As

13 alternative titles, including “De geschiedenis van de kleine Moek” and “A kis Muck története”.

Also known as
  • De geschiedenis van de kleine Moek
  • A kis Muck története
  • L'histoire du petit Muck
  • Ein Abenteuer aus 1001 Nacht - Die Geschichte vom kleinen Muck
  • Die Abenteuer des kleinen Muck
  • Der kleine Muck
  • История маленького Мука
  • Приключения маленького Мука
  • Malý Muk
  • Історія про маленького Мука
  • Историята на Малкия Мук
  • El tesoro de Muck
+1 more
  • 一千零一夜

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The Story of Little Mook FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The Story of Little Mook, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Story of Little Mook?

The Story of Little Mook runs 1 hour 40 minutes (100 minutes).

When was The Story of Little Mook released?

The Story of Little Mook was released on December 23, 1953.

Who directed The Story of Little Mook?

The Story of Little Mook was directed by Wolfgang Staudte.

More films by Wolfgang Staudte

Who is in the cast of The Story of Little Mook?

The Story of Little Mook stars Johannes Maus as Altgewordener Muck, Thomas Schmidt as Kleiner Muck and Werner Peters as Ramudschin, among 16 credited actors.

Does The Story of Little Mook have a post-credit scene?

No. The Story of Little Mook has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is The Story of Little Mook in?

The original language of The Story of Little Mook is German.

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