The Life Story of Baal (1978)

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.

Cast (22)CrewGenresDetailsReleasesMediaAwards

N

Neil Johnston

Baal

Patti Love

Emilie

Jeff Rawle

Johannes

N

Nick Edmett

Eckart

D

Dinah Stabb

Sophie

Chloe Salaman

Johanna

R

Roger Booth

Mech

P

Paul McDowell

Piller

J

Judy Elrington

Tart

P

Pauline Halford

Louise

N

Nick Stringer

Taxi Driver

H

Hal Jeayes

Taxi Driver

K

Keith Varnier

Taxi Driver

V

Vera Jakob

Concierge

Timothy Spall

Lupu

D

Dave Atkins

Mjurk

Gaye Brown

Savettka

T

Trevor Stuart

Accompanist

Jim Broadbent

Woodcutter

M

Myles Reithermann

Woodcutter

J

John Boswall

Woodcutter

C

Caroline Heller

Voiceover

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