Der Tod hat ein Gesicht (1961)

Der Tod hat ein Gesicht (1961) poster

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
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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.