Movie

Stroszek

“A Ballad”

★ 7.3(301)19771h 48m

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Good to know

Director: Werner Herzog
Release date: 1977-05-20
Runtime: 1h 48m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: Germany
Studio: Werner Herzog Filmproduktion

Stroszek — trailer

About Stroszek

Stroszek is a 1977 movie in the Drama genre, directed by Werner Herzog, starring Bruno S., Eva Mattes and Clemens Scheitz. It has a runtime of 1 hour 48 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.3/10 from 301 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Stroszek in South Africa — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Bruno Stroszek is released from prison and warned to stop drinking. He has few skills and fewer expectations: with a glockenspiel and an accordion, he ekes out a living as a street musician. He befriends Eva, a prostitute down on her luck and they join his neighbor, Scheitz, an elderly eccentric, when he leaves Germany to live in Wisconsin.

Cast

Bruno S.

Bruno Stroszek

Eva Mattes

Eva

Clemens Scheitz

Scheitz

Wilhelm von Homburg

Souteneur

Burkhard Driest

Pimp #2

Clayton Szalpinski

Mechanic

Ely Rodriguez

Mechanic's Assistant

Alfred Edel

Prison Warden

Scott McKain

Bank Teller

Pitt Bedewitz

Pimp #3

Ralph Wade

Auctioneer

Michael Gahr

Hoss, a prisoner

Themes & keywords

new york cityvanprostituteunexpected happinessrelease from prisonwisconsinamerican dreamaccordionroad tripdebtbreak-upalcoholicex-conemigrantnew german cinema

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Stroszek in South Africa?+

Stroszek is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in South Africa. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Stroszek on Netflix?+

Stroszek is not on Netflix in South Africa right now.

How long is Stroszek?+

Stroszek has a runtime of 1 hour 48 minutes (108 minutes).

Who stars in Stroszek?+

Stroszek stars Bruno S., Eva Mattes, Clemens Scheitz, Wilhelm von Homburg and Burkhard Driest.

When did Stroszek come out?+

Stroszek is a 1977 movie directed by Werner Herzog.

What genre is Stroszek?+

Stroszek is Drama film.

Who directed Stroszek?+

Stroszek was directed by Werner Herzog.