Question 1

Why was Horst Buchholz billed as 'Henry Bookholt' in the US?

Accepted Answer

The American distributor billed Horst Buchholz as 'Henry Bookholt' to help disguise the foreign origins of the film.

Question 2

Which novel is the film based on?

Accepted Answer

Based on the final novel written by Thomas Mann, which he expanded from an early short story.

Question 3

Which festivals or awards is the film associated with?

Accepted Answer

The film won a Golden Globes (USA) award in 1958 and was featured at the Karlovy Vary International Film Festival in 1957.

Question 4

Who plays the title character Felix Krull?

Accepted Answer

Horst Buchholz plays Felix Krull.

Question 5

What is the film's synopsis?

Accepted Answer

Thomas Mann's witty and intimate story of an irresistible scoundrel.

Confessions of Felix Krull

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