Monday Morning Maybe

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The Butcher

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1981 | 104 min | Drama, History

Monday Morning Maybeearly rating

Why it’s a Monday Morning Maybe

With almost no lasting buzz and soft box office, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
One for history and war-film fans and anyone who likes stories from the past brought to life. It puts you in the middle of the fighting, and doesn't let you forget the cost. Same wavelength as Patton or From Here to Eternity.
The mood
Thoughtful and character-driven.
The pace
Character-first and patient, at 1 hr 44 min.
What might put you off
  • It's in German, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
  • Skip it if you need something light and fast tonight.

A politically naive Viennese butcher manages to survive the Nazi occupation of Austria and the second world war.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsNot counted

    Not enough reviews on record yet

  • AudiencesNot counted

    Not measured yet: not enough ratings

  • AwardsWeak

    0 wins and 1 nomination from smaller awards and festivals

  • Reach & staying powerBelow par

    Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactWeak

    About 1K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Franz Antel

  • Karl MerkatzKarl Bockerer
  • Alfred BöhmAlfred Hatzinger
  • Sieghardt RuppHermann
  • Gustav KnuthHerr Knabe
  • Klausjürgen WussowDr. Lamm
  • Ida KrottendorfSabine (Binerl) Bockerer
  • Georg SchuchterHansi Bockerer
  • Regina SattlerElisabeth
  • Heinrich SchweigerNowotny
  • Heinz MarecekRosenblatt