Gustav Manker (March 29, 1913 – July 7, 1988 in Vienna) was an Austrian theatre and TV film director and stage designer. From 1968 to 1979 he was the director of the Volkstheater in Vienna.[1] His TV films include Das Konzert (1971), Gegen Torheit gibt es kein Mittel (1974) and Das Märchen (1976). His son Paulus is also a reputable film director and actor.
References
- ^ "Gustav Mankers prägende Persönlichkeit". Volkstheater. Archived from the original on 21 February 2014. Retrieved 8 February 2014.
Further reading
- Paulus Manker: Der Theatermann Gustav Manker. Spurensuche. Amalthea, Wien 2010 ISBN 978-3-85002-738-0
- 100 Jahre Volkstheater. Theater. Zeit. Geschichte. Jugend und Volk, Wien-München 1989 ISBN 978-3224107137
- Andreas Kloner: Gustav Manker. Der Theatervater. ORF-Radiofeature 2013, 48 Min.