Name: Mack the Knife
Director: Menahem Golan
Genre: Comedy, Crime, Music, Romance, Musical
Released: 1989-01-01
Duration: PT2h 2mM
Rating: 5.6
Cast: Raúl Juliá, Richard Harris, Julia Migenes, Roger Daltrey, Mark Northover

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What is Mack the Knife (1989) about?

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In 19th century London, a young girl falls for a womanizing criminal and they decide to wed. Her family strongly disapproves so her father, 'the king of thieves', gets the gangster arrested.

Question 2

Who stars in Mack the Knife?

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Mack the Knife stars Raúl Juliá (MacHeath), Richard Harris (Mr. Peachum), Julia Migenes (Jenny Diver), Roger Daltrey (Street Singer), Mark Northover (Jimmy Jewels). The film was directed by Menahem Golan.

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How long is Mack the Knife?

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Mack the Knife has a runtime of 2 min and premiered in 1989. It is rated PG-13.

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Is Mack the Knife worth watching?

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Mack the Knife holds an IMDb rating of 5.6/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 20. Fans of Comedy, Crime, Music are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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Where can I watch Mack the Knife?

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