Overview

Inspired by the real-life events of Mathias Kneißl, a marginal man, son of poor farmers from Bavaria, in the late XIX century. Mathias stole from the rich to give to the poor, becoming a hero for the rural people and a popular social rebel. He was chased by the police until his unfortunate sentence.

Cast

Hans Brenner, Ruth Drexel, Eva Mattes, Hanna Schygulla, Frank Frey, Gustl Bayrhammer, Rainer Werner Fassbinder, Kurt Raab

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What is "Mathias Kneißl" about?

Inspired by the real-life events of Mathias Kneißl, a marginal man, son of poor farmers from Bavaria, in the late XIX century. Mathias stole from the rich to give to the poor, becoming a hero for the rural people and a popular social rebel. He was chased by the police until his unfortunate sentence.

When was "Mathias Kneißl" released?

Mathias Kneißl was released in 1971.

Who stars in "Mathias Kneißl"?

The cast includes Hans Brenner, Ruth Drexel, Eva Mattes, Hanna Schygulla.