Baal (played by Rainer Werner Fassbinder) is a protagonist in Baal.
The titular protagonist of Bertolt Brecht's 1923 play. Portrayed by Rainer Werner Fassbinder, who stepped into the role after the director's initial choice was unavailable. Serves as the central figure of the film adaptation. Ekart (played by Sigi Graue) is a protagonist in Baal.
A supporting character in the adaptation. The actor Sigi Graue was part of the supporting cast recruited from Fassbinder's theatrical company to ensure employment during his film commitment. Sophie (played by Margarethe von Trotta) appears in Baal.
A key character in the original play. Margarethe von Trotta, who portrays her, holds production significance as the first actor officially cast for the film project. Luise (played by Hanna Schygulla) appears in Baal.
A supporting character in the production. Portrayed by Hanna Schygulla, who was among the supporting cast and crew members retained from Fassbinder's theatrical troupe. Johannes (played by Marian Seidowsky) appears in Baal.
A supporting role in the adaptation. Played by Marian Seidowsky, part of the ensemble cast assembled from Fassbinder's company. Anwalt Pschierer (played by Walter Sedlmayr) appears in Baal.
A supporting role, identified by title as a lawyer in the narrative. Performed by Walter Sedlmayr, part of the supporting cast drawn from Fassbinder's company.
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Characters
Baal
(played by Rainer Werner Fassbinder) — protagonist
The titular protagonist of Bertolt Brecht's 1923 play. Portrayed by Rainer Werner Fassbinder, who stepped into the role after the director's initial choice was unavailable. Serves as the central figur...
Ekart
(played by Sigi Graue) — protagonist
A supporting character in the adaptation. The actor Sigi Graue was part of the supporting cast recruited from Fassbinder's theatrical company to ensure employment during his film commitment.
Sophie
(played by Margarethe von Trotta) — supporting
A key character in the original play. Margarethe von Trotta, who portrays her, holds production significance as the first actor officially cast for the film project.
Luise
(played by Hanna Schygulla) — supporting
A supporting character in the production. Portrayed by Hanna Schygulla, who was among the supporting cast and crew members retained from Fassbinder's theatrical troupe.
Johannes
(played by Marian Seidowsky) — supporting
A supporting role in the adaptation. Played by Marian Seidowsky, part of the ensemble cast assembled from Fassbinder's company.
Anwalt Pschierer
(played by Walter Sedlmayr) — supporting
A supporting role, identified by title as a lawyer in the narrative. Performed by Walter Sedlmayr, part of the supporting cast drawn from Fassbinder's company.
