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Art forgers Germany Biography Beltracchi, Helene 1958- Beltracchi, Wolfgang 1951 February 4- Brecht, Bertolt 1898-1956 Film and video adaptations Criminals England London History 19th century Drama Video recordings Gay, John 1685-1732 Film and video adaptations Poor England London History 19th century Drama Video recordings Social conflict Drama Video recordings Soho (London, England) Moral conditions Drama Video recordings Weill, Kurt 1900-1950 Film and video adaptationsFilter By Series
KimStim collectionSummary: At the turn of the 20th century, two brothers fall in love with the same woman. When she chooses the younger of the two, the embittered older brother travels to Europe where he becomes a ruthless mercenary. But a revolution takes a personal twist with one brother hanging on the edge of life and death.
Format: moving image
Publisher / Publication Date: Trimark Home Video 2003
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1 available in TC Film Fest DVDs, Call number: DVD TCFF DUSSummary: Having defined the espionage genre with Dr. Mabuse, the Gambler, Fritz Lang returned to the genre with this surprisingly fast-paced and remarkably grim thriller. Rudolf Klein-Rogge starts as Haghi, the head of an elaborate criminal empire, and Willy Fritsch is the undercover agent assigned to topple the diabolical king from his throne. Filled with the sexual intrigue and high-tech gadgetry that...
Format: moving image
Publisher / Publication Date: 2016
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1 available in Thriller DVDs, Call number: DVD THRILLER SPISummary: "Set in the impoverished back alleys of Victorian London, The threepenny opera follows underworld antihero Mackie Messer (a.k.a. Mack the Knife) as he tries to woo Polly Peachum and elude the authorities. With a palpable evocation of corruption and dread, set to Weill's irresistible score, The threepenny opera remains a benchmark of early sound cinema." -- container.
Format: moving image
Publisher / Publication Date: Criterion Collection 2007
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1 available in Musicals DVDs, Call number: DVD MUSICALS THRSummary: "A mesmerizing, thought-provoking yet surprisingly amusing documentary on the life and times of Wolfgang Beltracchi, who tricked the international art world for nearly 40 years by forging and selling paintings of early 20th-century masters. A larger-than-life personality who was responsible for the biggest art forgery scandal of the postwar era." -- back of container
Format: moving image
Publisher / Publication Date: 2014