Rewind @ www.dvdcompare.net - 3 Penny Opera (The) AKA Die 3 Groschen-Oper AKA The Threepenny Opera (1931)

3 Penny Opera (The) AKA Die 3 Groschen-Oper AKA The Threepenny Opera (1931)

Set in a shadowy, stylised and dreamlike Victorian London, the story of Mack the Knife and Polly Peachum is timeless.
Director: Georg Wilhelm Pabst (as G.W. Pabst)

OVERALL: R1
Click a link to jump to that release.
Alternatively, use the tick boxes to select only the releases you wish to view and then click 'Apply Filter'.
Check/Show All
Uncheck/Hide All
R1 America - Criterion Collection

R1 America - Criterion Collection
#405

DISC ONE
*The Film: "Die 3 Groschen-Oper"
Audio commentary by film scholars David Bathrick and Eric Rentschler
"Archival introduction by actors Fritz Rasp and Ernst Busch" featurette (from 1956, 1:28)
"Brecht vs. Pabst" documentary (48:54)

DISC TWO
*The Film: "L'opéra de quat'sous"
"Multimedia presentation": Differences between the German and French versions (by film scholar Charles O’Brien, 18:25)
"Archival interview with actor Fritz Rasp" featurette (from 1972, 17:40)
Photo galleries:
- Production photos (by Hans Casparius, 40:50)
- Production sketches (by art director Andre Andrejew, 10 photos)
24-page booklet, with essay by film critic Tony Rayns

English (optional)

Picture Format:

German Dolby Digital 1.0 mono (Disc 1)
French Dolby Digital 1.0 mono (Disc 2)

The picture is pillar-boxed within the 4:3 frame.

Have you spotted a mistake in these specifications? If so, let us know via our forums.
Return to top of page

OVERALL: R1

Only release for which we have confirmed specs, but it should be the winner.

Also released in the UK by BFI, but no real extras. Let us know if you have confirmed specs.
CUTS:
- R1 America- Criterion Collection - No cuts, two versions of the film:
  - German version "Die 3 Groschen-Oper" (110:48 min - NTSC). Pabst’s German-language version starring Rudolf Forster and Carola Neher.
  - French version "L'opéra de quat'sous". Pabst’s French-language version starring Albert Préjean and Mlle. Florelle.
Do you own a release not listed? Then please visit our forums and let us know!
Comparison added by Jari_Kovalainen on 25/02/14
Comparison last updated by Jari_Kovalainen on 25/02/14

UPDATE LOG:

Please ensure you read our disclaimer.

Rewind DVDCompare is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program and the Amazon Europe S.a.r.l. Associates Programme, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.co.uk, amazon.com, amazon.ca, amazon.fr, amazon.de, amazon.it and amazon.es . As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases.