Tenderness of the Wolves (1973)
A German serial killer preys on boys and young men during the so-called years of crisis between the wars. Based on the true story of Fritz Haarmann, aka the Butcher of Hanover and the Vampire of Hanover.
Director: Ulli Lommel
Genre: Horror, Crime, Drama
Runtime: 82 min
Release Date: July 12, 1973
Cast
- Kurt Raab - Insp. Fritz Haarmann
- Jeff Roden - Hans Grans
- Margit Carstensen - Frau Lindner
- Ingrid Caven - Dora
- Wolfgang Schenck - Kommissar Braun
- Brigitte Mira - Louise Engel
- Rainer Hauer - Kommissar Müller
- Barbara Bertram - Elli
- Rainer Werner Fassbinder - Wittowski
- Heinrich Giskes - Lungis
Screenplay
Music: Peer Raben
Cinematography: Jürgen Jürges
Editing: Thea Eymèsz
Production: Tango Film
Country: Germany
Language: Deutsch
Original Language: de
Themes
Serial Killers and Dark Minds
Keywords
based on true story, male homosexuality, serial killer, series of murders, gay theme
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Tenderness of the Wolves about?
- A German serial killer preys on boys and young men during the so-called years of crisis between the wars. Based on the true story of Fritz Haarmann, aka the Butcher of Hanover and the Vampire of Hanover.
- Who directed Tenderness of the Wolves?
- Tenderness of the Wolves was directed by Ulli Lommel.
- Who stars in Tenderness of the Wolves?
- Tenderness of the Wolves stars Kurt Raab, Jeff Roden, Margit Carstensen, Ingrid Caven, Wolfgang Schenck, Brigitte Mira.
- How long is Tenderness of the Wolves?
- Tenderness of the Wolves has a runtime of 1h 22m (82 minutes).
- What genre is Tenderness of the Wolves?
- Tenderness of the Wolves is a Horror, Crime, Drama film.
- Where was Tenderness of the Wolves produced?
- Tenderness of the Wolves was produced in Germany.
- What are the themes of Tenderness of the Wolves?
- The themes of Tenderness of the Wolves include: Serial Killers and Dark Minds.