Tagebuch für einen Mörder (1988)
Only a short time left until Max Telligan's diary is finished. Hollywood is already interested in the book's film rights. US producer Terry Wilde makes the successful British author a lucrative offer. But shortly after the negotiations, the American is found dead at the airport and a fierce battle for the diary begins. Telligan's wife Harriet and daughter Marsha also feel the effects. Terrorists, the CIA and Scotland Yard suddenly take an interest in the book. But Telligan's beautiful secretary Liz Ferber defies all threats and saves the manuscript from shady characters and brutal intruders. Will she uncover the secret of the book?
Director: Franz Josef Gottlieb
Genre: Crime
Runtime: 99 min
Release Date: July 4, 1988
Cast
- Armin Mueller-Stahl - Max Telligan
- Monika Woytowicz - Harriet Telligan
- Julia Biedermann - Marsha Telligan
- Sigmar Solbach - Jeff Seago
- Bernd Stephan - Lloyd Mitchell
- Christian Wolff - Vincent Crane
- Hans Georg Panczak - Graham Digby
- Ludwig Haas - Dave Hamley
- Horst Naumann - Terry Wilde
- Sabina Trooger - Connie Palmer
Screenplay
- Francis Durbridge (Theatre Play)
- Dorothee Dhan
Music: Hans Posegga
Cinematography: Klaus Günther
Editing: Doris Gollwitzer
Production: Artus-Film, ZDF
Country: Germany
Language: Deutsch
Original Language: de
More Films by Director: Franz Josef Gottlieb
More Films in Genre: Crime
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Tagebuch für einen Mörder about?
- Only a short time left until Max Telligan's diary is finished. Hollywood is already interested in the book's film rights. US producer Terry Wilde makes the successful British author a lucrative offer. But shortly after the negotiations, the American is found dead at the airport and a fierce battle for the diary begins. Telligan's wife Harriet and daughter Marsha also feel the effects. Terrorists, the CIA and Scotland Yard suddenly take an interest in the book. But Telligan's beautiful secretary Liz Ferber defies all threats and saves the manuscript from shady characters and brutal intruders. Will she uncover the secret of the book?
- Who directed Tagebuch für einen Mörder?
- Tagebuch für einen Mörder was directed by Franz Josef Gottlieb.
- Who stars in Tagebuch für einen Mörder?
- Tagebuch für einen Mörder stars Armin Mueller-Stahl, Monika Woytowicz, Julia Biedermann, Sigmar Solbach, Bernd Stephan, Christian Wolff.
- How long is Tagebuch für einen Mörder?
- Tagebuch für einen Mörder has a runtime of 1h 39m (99 minutes).
- What genre is Tagebuch für einen Mörder?
- Tagebuch für einen Mörder is a Crime film.
- Where was Tagebuch für einen Mörder produced?
- Tagebuch für einen Mörder was produced in Germany.