Storyline
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.
Key Information
Cast & Crew
Hans Brenner
Mathias Kneissl
Ruth Drexel
Res Kneissl, Mathias' Mutter
Eva Mattes
Katharina Kneissl
Hanna Schygulla
Mathilde Schreck
Frank Frey
Alois Kneissl
Gustl Bayrhammer
Mühlbauer
Rainer Werner Fassbinder
Flecklbauer
Kurt Raab
Fritz Rechthaler, Jungbauer
Walter Sedlmayr
Polizist
Kelle Riedl
Alfons Scharf
Martin Sperr
Frequently Asked Questions
Mathias Kneißl was released on May 27, 1971.
The runtime of Mathias Kneißl is 1h 34m.
Mathias Kneißl is a Drama movie.
Mathias Kneißl has a rating of 6.5 out of 10 on TMDB.
Mathias Kneißl is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.
Mathias Kneißl was directed by Reinhard Hauff.
The main cast of Mathias Kneißl includes Hans Brenner, Ruth Drexel, Eva Mattes.
Mathias Kneißl is originally in German.