Knife in the Back (1975)
At night, a violent confrontation between a pimp and a Greek guest worker takes place on Hamburg's Reeperbahn, resulting in the latter's death. In the subsequent trial before a jury, contradictory statements make it difficult to decide whether this was an intentional act or an accident.
Director: Ottokar Runze
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 97 min
Release Date: January 1, 1975
Cast
- Hans Brenner - Hans Eder
- Karl-Heinz Vosgerau - Werner
- Hellmut Lange - Untersuchungsrichter
- Fritz Hollenbeck - Verteidiger
- Barbara Valentin - Prostituierte
- Isolde Barth - Prostituierte
- Lutz Mackensy - Richter
- Günter Lamprecht - Schöffe
- Matthias Ponnier - Bordellangestellter
- Gert Haucke - Schöffe
Production: Ottokar Runze Filmproduktion
Country: Germany
Language: Deutsch
Original Language: de
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Knife in the Back about?
- At night, a violent confrontation between a pimp and a Greek guest worker takes place on Hamburg's Reeperbahn, resulting in the latter's death. In the subsequent trial before a jury, contradictory statements make it difficult to decide whether this was an intentional act or an accident.
- Who directed Knife in the Back?
- Knife in the Back was directed by Ottokar Runze.
- Who stars in Knife in the Back?
- Knife in the Back stars Hans Brenner, Karl-Heinz Vosgerau, Hellmut Lange, Fritz Hollenbeck, Barbara Valentin, Isolde Barth.
- How long is Knife in the Back?
- Knife in the Back has a runtime of 1h 37m (97 minutes).
- What genre is Knife in the Back?
- Knife in the Back is a Drama film.
- Where was Knife in the Back produced?
- Knife in the Back was produced in Germany.