- Country: East Germany
- Genres: Drama, War
- Release: 1961-02-10
- Director: Peter Palitzsch , Manfred Wekwerth
- Writers: Peter Palitzsch , Manfred Wekwerth , Bertolt Brecht , Erich Engel
- Language: German
- Stars: Helene Weigel , Angelika Hurwicz , Ekkehard Schall , Heinz Schubert , Willi Schwabe , Gerhard Bienert , Ernst Busch , Norbert Christian , Wolf Kaiser , Harry Gillmann
- Runtime: 151 min
- Awards: N/A
- AKA: Mother Courage and Her Children (United States of America) , Kurázsi mama (Hungary) , Mutter Courage und ihre Kinder , Mère Courage et ses enfants (France, French Republic) , Mutter Courage und ihre Kinder
- Plot: If you know just a little German, you will enjoy this film. The casting is perfect and the acting is so subtle and intelligent that you will get a lot out of each scene, even if you don't understand every word. This movie was done from a stage production by Brecht's own company, using the techniques of epic theater that he invented, so there is a certain restraint, even dryness, to the style that is supposed to make it easier for the viewer to think about the issues. Regardless of your politics, however, once you've seen this production, others will pale by comparison. The script is based upon a very old story about female merchants who followed the troops to do business during wars. They are a tough breed, and Helen Weigel, who plays the title role, certainly conveys that.
- IMDB:tt0054106
Mother Courage and Her Children Cast · · · ALL
Peter Palitzsch
Director
Manfred Wekwerth
Director
Helene Weigel
Mutter Courage
Heinz Schubert
Schweizerkas
Ernst Busch
Koch
Wolf von Beneckendorff
Obrist
Gerhard Bienert
Feldwebel
Eva Brumby
Bäuerin
Fritz Hollenbeck
Junger Bauer
Ekkehard Schall
Angelika Hurwicz
Willi Schwabe
Norbert Christian
Wolf Kaiser
Harry Gillmann
Regine Lutz
Peter Kalisch
Erik S. Klein
Ralf Bregazzi
Gerd E. Schäfer
Axel Triebel
Horst Kube
Hans W. Hamacher
Stefan Lisewski
Carola Braunbock
Hilmar Thate