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The Man Who Sold Himself

7.0 (1 votes) 1959 98mReleased
The Man Who Sold Himself

Storyline & Plot Summary

Meant to be a diatribe against yellow journalism and current social ills, this weakly limned drama by Josef von Baky features a reporter who works for one of the tabloid papers. The reporter digs up dirt on the past life of a local hotel owner, and wanting to take full advantage of the muck, he strings out his revelations in a series of perjorative, damning articles on the man. The result of this campaign turns out to be much worse than simply ruining the hotel owner's reputation.

Production Details

Languages: German
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Director: Josef von Báky
Starring Cast: Hildegard Knef, Hansjörg Felmy, Antje Weisgerber, Kurt Ehrhardt, Katharina Matz, Ernst Schröder

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CinematicExpert
2 days ago
9.5 / 10
Story: 10Cast: 9.5OST: 9Rewatch: 9

An absolute masterpiece of modern cinema! The character arcs are deeply emotional and the musical score heightens every single scene.

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DramaEnthusiast
1 week ago
8.8 / 10
Story: 9Cast: 9OST: 8.5Rewatch: 8.5

Great pacing throughout the entire story. The leads have insane chemistry together. Highly recommended for anyone looking for a compelling watch.

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