The read
It runs a compact 1h 28m.
Synopsis
An elderly gentleman lies dead in bed. For the employees of the Cologne funeral home, this is nothing unusual. Apparently, Mr. Dressler died of tuberculosis. But then bloodstains are found on the headrest, and one of the undertakers discovers a bullet. So it was no ordinary death after all!
Ratings
IMDb8.5/10
2 audience votes
Key crew
- Walter DavyDirector
- Wolfgang MengeWriter
Cast
- Hans NielsenDetective Superintendent Ücker
- Anaid IplicjianMargot Dressler
- Alexander AllersonInspector Krempel
- Vera TschechowaBarbara Winkler
- Käthe LindenbergLucie Ohlendorf
- Carl BrückelGrandpa Ohlendorf
- Dagmar BensiekRenate Ohlendorf
- Carmen SteinkraussElsa
- Heide KellerMs. Barsig
- Karel OttoFritz Dressler
- Margret van MunsterMrs. Plöger
- Robert NaegeleDetective
Themes
murderwhodunit