MOVIE • 1978

The Life Story of Baal

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An adaptation of the first play written by Bertolt Brecht, charting the decline and fall of Baal, a young poet who rejects the norms of society and destroys the lives of the people with whom he comes into contact.

TMDB ★ 5.0/5Votes: 1

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Top Cast

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Neil Johnston

Baal

Patti Love

Emilie

Jeff Rawle

Johannes

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Nick Edmett

Eckart

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Dinah Stabb

Sophie

Chloe Salaman

Johanna

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Roger Booth

Mech

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Paul McDowell

Piller

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Judy Elrington

Tart

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Pauline Halford

Louise

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Nick Stringer

Taxi Driver

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Hal Jeayes

Taxi Driver

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Keith Varnier

Taxi Driver

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Vera Jakob

Concierge

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Theatrical release date: November 21, 1978

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Film

Status

Released

Release

November 21, 1978

Runtime

58 min

Language

English

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