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Woyzeck

1979 · 82 min · Director: Werner Herzog

Woyzeck (1979) is a drama film, directed by Werner Herzog. It stars Klaus Kinski and Eva Mattes. At its core lie revenge and its cost. The 82-minute film holds an audience score of 6.6/10.

What Woyzeck Is About

Having fathered an illegitimate child with his lover, Marie, feckless soldier Franz Woyzeck takes odd jobs around his small town to provide some extra money for them. One job is volunteering for experiments conducted by a local doctor, who puts Woyzeck on a diet of peas. This serves to drive him close to madness, and the discovery that Marie is involved in an affair with the local drum major exacerbates the situation. Pushed too far, Woyzeck resorts to violence.

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What is Woyzeck about?

Having fathered an illegitimate child with his lover, Marie, feckless soldier Franz Woyzeck takes odd jobs around his small town to provide some extra money for them. One job is volunteering for experiments conducted by a local doctor, who puts Woyzeck on a diet of peas.

Where can I watch Woyzeck?

Woyzeck is available to watch on digital platforms such as Philo, Fandor Amazon Channel, Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, Cineverse Amazon Channel. Current rent and buy options are listed in the "Where to Watch" section on this page.

How long is Woyzeck?

Woyzeck runs for 82 minutes (1h 22m).

When did Woyzeck come out?

Woyzeck was released in 1979.

Who directed Woyzeck?

Woyzeck was directed by Werner Herzog.

Who stars in Woyzeck?

Woyzeck stars Klaus Kinski, Eva Mattes, Wolfgang Reichmann, Willy Semmelrogge.

What is Woyzeck's rating?

Woyzeck holds 6.9/10 on IMDb and 6.6/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 69 out of 100.

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