Confessions of Felix Krull

Confessions of Felix Krull

1957 · 108 min · ★ 6.7 · Drama, Crime, Comedy, Adventure

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

Directed by Kurt Hoffmann · Written by Robert Thoeren

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