Confessions of Felix Krull (1957 film)

Felix Krull (Buchholz) uses his acting skills to successfully get himself discharged from the military by falsely portraying himself as unfit for service. He begins working at a hotel in Paris and then begins travelling the world under the pseudonym of Marquis de Venosta, styling himself as a lord. He forms a romantic relationship with the real Marquis de Venosta's lover, Zaza (Pulver). He becomes acquainted with Professor Kuckuck (Dahlke) during his travels and charms both his daughter Zouzou (Andree) and his wife Maria Pia (Steppat), as well as Madame Houpflé (Nicoletti). Because of the disappearance of Zaza, the real Marquis de Venosta (Schmidt) is suspected of murder. de Venosta's parents convince the authorities that Krull is the real Marquis, and he is imprisoned. He convinces Kuckuck to help him fake his own death. The film concludes with him steaming away with Zaza. ==Main cast==