Mother Courage and Her Children (1961): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming
1961 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1961, Mother Courage and Her Children is a drama film directed by Peter Palitzsch, running about 151 minutes.
What it’s about. During the Thirty Years' War, the camp-follower Anna Fierling, called "Mother Courage", travels the length and breadth of Europe with her covered wagon. She does not care if it's Catholics or Protestants she trades with as long as business thrives. She loses her three children as a result of the war: bold and spirited Eilif, sincere and upright Swiss Cheese and mute Katrin, who saves the children of Halle by beating a drum on a farmstead roof In wartime, the Fierling children's virtues prove to be deadly. Yet, Mother Courage, remains incorrigible. She will not have anyone "spoil the war" for her and so sets out once more after the soldiers with her wagon.
Who’s in it. Mother Courage and Her Children stars Helene Weigel as Mutter Courage, Heinz Schubert as Schweizerkas, Ernst Busch as Koch and Wolf von Beneckendorff as Obrist, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Mother Courage and Her Children has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Mother Courage and Her Children page.
If you liked it. Fans of Mother Courage and Her Children tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and Der Pate - Teil II.
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- Where can I watch Mother Courage and Her Children (1961)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Mother Courage and Her Children change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Mother Courage and Her Children worth watching?
- Mother Courage and Her Children holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Mother Courage and Her Children?
- Mother Courage and Her Children stars Helene Weigel, Heinz Schubert, Ernst Busch, Wolf von Beneckendorff and Gerhard Bienert.
- When was Mother Courage and Her Children released?
- Mother Courage and Her Children was released in 1961, with a runtime of about 151 minutes.