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

Director Reinhard Hauff
Writers Reinhard Hauff, Martin Sperr
Studio Bavaria Film
Rating 6.5/10
Language DE

Cast & Crew

Hans Brenner

Hans Brenner

Mathias Kneissl

Ruth Drexel

Ruth Drexel

Res Kneissl, Mathias' Mutter

Eva Mattes

Eva Mattes

Katharina Kneissl

Hanna Schygulla

Hanna Schygulla

Mathilde Schreck

Frank Frey

Alois Kneissl

Gustl Bayrhammer

Gustl Bayrhammer

Mühlbauer

Rainer Werner Fassbinder

Rainer Werner Fassbinder

Flecklbauer

Kurt Raab

Kurt Raab

Fritz Rechthaler, Jungbauer

Walter Sedlmayr

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.