Berlin-Alexanderplatz: The Story of Franz Biberkopf (1931)

Name: Berlin-Alexanderplatz: The Story of Franz Biberkopf
Genre: Crime, Drama
Released: 1931
Duration: 90 min
Rating: 5.9
Cast: Heinrich George, Margarete Schlegel, Bernhard Minetti, Albert Florath, Paul Westermeier

1h 30m Germany

Crime Drama

Plot

Franz Biberkopf emerges from four years behind bars, eager to reintegrate into society. However, the challenges of adjusting to life on the streets of Berlin prove overwhelming. As he struggles to find his footing, he encounters a world rife with temptation, deceit, and violence. Each attempt to reclaim his former life leads him deeper into moral ambiguity, testing his resolve and humanity. The story unfolds against the backdrop of a city grappling with its own tumultuous reality, reflecting the harsh truths of a man battling his inner demons and external pressures.

Cast

Heinrich George Margarete Schlegel Bernhard Minetti Albert Florath Paul Westermeier Jakob Tiedtke Hans Deppe Käthe Haack Heinrich Schroth Heinrich Gretler Gerhard Bienert Anna Müller-Lincke Paul Kemp Maria Bard Holmes Zimmermann