Der Tod hat ein Gesicht (1961)
Three chemists unveil “Substance L,” a pesticide capable of eradicating all life without harming material assets. When Dr. Zichy, haunted by his work on Zyklon B, dies in a car crash and the lethal vial vanishes, colleague Dr. Cramm uncovers a child’s poisoning. To suppress the scandal, the corporation and justice system commit him to an asylum, until his assistant Barbara risks everything to expose the truth.
Director: Joachim Hasler
Genre: Crime
Runtime: 87 min
Release Date: November 23, 1961
Cast
- Günther Simon - Dr. Cramm
- Christine Laszar - Dr. Barbara Frei
- Franz Kutschera - Dr. Mommer
- Liselott Baumgarten - Ballonverkäuferin
- Kurt Steingraf
- Friedrich Richter
- Erika Pelikowsky
- Peter Kiwitt
- Helmut Schreiber
- Martin Flörchinger
Screenplay
Music: Hans-Dieter Hosalla
Editing: Hildegard Tegener
Production: DEFA-Studio für Spielfilme
Country: Germany, East Germany
Language: Deutsch
Original Language: de
More Films by Director: Joachim Hasler
More Films in Genre: Crime
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Der Tod hat ein Gesicht about?
- Three chemists unveil “Substance L,” a pesticide capable of eradicating all life without harming material assets. When Dr. Zichy, haunted by his work on Zyklon B, dies in a car crash and the lethal vial vanishes, colleague Dr. Cramm uncovers a child’s poisoning. To suppress the scandal, the corporation and justice system commit him to an asylum, until his assistant Barbara risks everything to expose the truth.
- Who directed Der Tod hat ein Gesicht?
- Der Tod hat ein Gesicht was directed by Joachim Hasler.
- Who stars in Der Tod hat ein Gesicht?
- Der Tod hat ein Gesicht stars Günther Simon, Christine Laszar, Franz Kutschera, Liselott Baumgarten, Kurt Steingraf, Friedrich Richter.
- How long is Der Tod hat ein Gesicht?
- Der Tod hat ein Gesicht has a runtime of 1h 27m (87 minutes).
- What genre is Der Tod hat ein Gesicht?
- Der Tod hat ein Gesicht is a Crime film.
- Where was Der Tod hat ein Gesicht produced?
- Der Tod hat ein Gesicht was produced in Germany, East Germany.