Mack the Knife (1989)
Movie 2h 2m ★ 6.6/10
Good for tonight if you want to: make me laugh, i want to feel something, keep me on the edge
Mack the Knife is a comedy, crime and music movie from 1989. It is directed by Menahem Golan. The cast includes Bill Nighy, Richard Harris and Julie Walters. The running time is 2h 2m. Audiences give it a decent score of 6.6 out of 10.
Synopsis
In 19th century London, a young girl falls for a womanizing criminal and they decide to wed. Her family strongly disapproves so her father, 'the king of thieves', gets the gangster arrested.
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Cast & crew
- Menahem GolanDirector
- Bill Nighyas Tiger Brown
- Richard Harrisas Mr. Peachum
- Julie Waltersas Mrs. Peachum
- Roger Daltreyas Street Singer
- Raúl Juliáas MacHeath
- Clive Revillas Money Matthew
- Mark Northoveras Jimmy Jewels
- Julia Migenesas Jenny Diver
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Questions about Mack the Knife
- What genre is Mack the Knife?
- Mack the Knife is categorised as Comedy, Crime, Music, Romance.
- Who stars in Mack the Knife?
- Bill Nighy, Richard Harris, Julie Walters, Roger Daltrey, Raúl Juliá appear in the main cast.
- Who directed Mack the Knife?
- Menahem Golan directed Mack the Knife.
- How long is Mack the Knife?
- Mack the Knife runs for 2h 2m (122 minutes).
- Is Mack the Knife worth watching?
- It holds an audience score of 6.6/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.
- Where can I watch Mack the Knife?
- Availability changes by country and over time. Use the "Where to watch" links on this page to see which legal streaming, rental or purchase services currently offer it.
