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The Tragedy of a Simple Man (2013): Cast

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The Tragedy of a Simple Man is a 2013 drama directed by Nuran Calis, starring Tom Schilling as Woyzeck, Nora Waldstätten and Christoph Franken. It runs 1 hour 30 minutes.

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The Tragedy of a Simple Man (2013) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 30m (90 min)
Director
Nuran Calis
Genre
Drama
Original language
German
Studio
3sat
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Tragedy of a Simple Man About?

The premise of The Tragedy of a Simple Man without spoilers.

Haunted by voices and trapped in a cycle of poverty, Woyzeck struggles to survive through grueling labor and desperate acts. He works in restaurants, subway tunnels, and resorts to selling his body to barely make ends meet, returning home to his wife Marie and their baby. When he discovers Marie's earrings were a gift from a pimp, his fragile grip on reality further deteriorates, leading him to retreat into the tunnels with his family, where he attempts to exert control over his bleak existence.

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Cast & crew

The Tragedy of a Simple Man Cast & Characters

Tom Schilling leads the cast as Woyzeck, with Nora Waldstätten as Marie and Christoph Franken as Andres. Directed by Nuran Calis; 8 actors are credited in all.

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The Tragedy of a Simple Man Also Known As

Also known as “沃伊采克”.

Also known as
  • 沃伊采克

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The Tragedy of a Simple Man FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The Tragedy of a Simple Man, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Tragedy of a Simple Man?

The Tragedy of a Simple Man runs 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).

When was The Tragedy of a Simple Man released?

The Tragedy of a Simple Man was released on January 23, 2013.

Who directed The Tragedy of a Simple Man?

The Tragedy of a Simple Man was directed by Nuran Calis.

Who is in the cast of The Tragedy of a Simple Man?

The Tragedy of a Simple Man stars Tom Schilling as Woyzeck, Nora Waldstätten as Marie and Christoph Franken as Andres, among 8 credited actors.

Does The Tragedy of a Simple Man have a post-credit scene?

No. The Tragedy of a Simple Man has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is The Tragedy of a Simple Man in?

The original language of The Tragedy of a Simple Man is German.

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