Brecht and Co

Brecht and Co

Brecht and Co

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Brecht and Co

1979

1h 5m

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Drama

Overview

Brecht's company of actors tells the story of Bertolt Brecht: his theatre, plays, poetry and his life.

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BBC

Cast & Crew

8 members

Acting

Bob Hoskins

Unknown Role

Bob Hoskins

Acting

Emrys James

Brecht

Emrys James

Acting

Nick Brimble

Unknown Role

Nick Brimble

Acting

Barry Stanton

Unknown Role

Barry Stanton

Acting

Freddie Jones

Unknown Role

Freddie Jones

Acting

Julie Covington

Unknown Role

Julie Covington

Acting

Ann Beach

Unknown Role

Ann Beach

Acting

Louise Purnell

Unknown Role

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