Movie

Mother Courage and Her Children

★ 7.3(4)19612h 31m

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Good to know

Director: Peter Palitzsch, Manfred Wekwerth
Release date: 1961-02-10
Runtime: 2h 31m
Language: German
Status: Released
Country: Germany
Studio: Berliner Ensemble

About Mother Courage and Her Children

Mother Courage and Her Children is a 1961 movie in the Drama genre, directed by Peter Palitzsch and Manfred Wekwerth, starring Helene Weigel, Heinz Schubert and Ernst Busch. It has a runtime of 2 hours 31 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.3/10 from 4 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Mother Courage and Her Children in Portugal — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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.

Cast

Helene Weigel

Mutter Courage

Heinz Schubert

Schweizerkas

Ernst Busch

Koch

Wolf von Beneckendorff

Obrist

Gerhard Bienert

Feldwebel

Eva Brumby

Bäuerin

Fritz Hollenbeck

Junger Bauer

Ekkehard Schall

Angelika Hurwicz

Willi Schwabe

Norbert Christian

Wolf Kaiser

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Mother Courage and Her Children in Portugal?+

Mother Courage and Her Children is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Portugal. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Mother Courage and Her Children on Netflix?+

Mother Courage and Her Children is not on Netflix in Portugal right now.

How long is Mother Courage and Her Children?+

Mother Courage and Her Children has a runtime of 2 hours 31 minutes (151 minutes).

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 did Mother Courage and Her Children come out?+

Mother Courage and Her Children is a 1961 movie directed by Peter Palitzsch and Manfred Wekwerth.

What genre is Mother Courage and Her Children?+

Mother Courage and Her Children is Drama film.

Who directed Mother Courage and Her Children?+

Mother Courage and Her Children was directed by Peter Palitzsch and Manfred Wekwerth.