The Life Story of Baal

10.0 1978 58 min

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.

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Director
Edward Bennett
Writers
Edward Bennett, Ben Brewster

Cast

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Neil Johnston Baal
Patti Love Emilie
Jeff Rawle Johannes
Nick Edmett Eckart
Dinah Stabb Sophie
Chloe Salaman Johanna
Roger Booth Mech
Paul McDowell Piller
Judy Elrington Tart
Pauline Halford Louise
Nick Stringer Taxi Driver
Hal Jeayes Taxi Driver
Keith Varnier Taxi Driver
Vera Jakob Concierge
Timothy Spall Lupu
Dave Atkins Mjurk
Gaye Brown Savettka
Trevor Stuart Accompanist

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