Bandits of the Highway (1955)
The film is based on a true story, concerning a series of robberies on the highways of Germany. At the time of the actual events, there was a controversy over whether or not highway patrolmen should be given permission to use firearms against perpetrators.
Director: Géza von Cziffra
Genre: Drama, Crime
Runtime: 101 min
Release Date: August 31, 1955
Cast
- Eva Ingeborg Scholz - Eva Berger
- Paul Hörbiger - Vater Heinze
- Charles Regnier - Paul Barra
- Hans Christian Blech - Willi Kolanski
- Karl Ludwig Diehl - Polizeirat Gerber
- Wolfgang Wahl - Franz Möller
- Ellen Schwiers - Else Möller
- Wolf Ackva - Polizeikommissar Breslau
- Joseph Offenbach - Friseur
- Wolfgang Neuss - Chansonnier
Screenplay
Music: Michael Jary
Cinematography: Günter Haase, Albert Benitz
Editing: Alice Ludwig
Production: Arion-Film
Country: Germany
Language: Deutsch
Original Language: de
More Films by Director: Géza von Cziffra
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Bandits of the Highway about?
- The film is based on a true story, concerning a series of robberies on the highways of Germany. At the time of the actual events, there was a controversy over whether or not highway patrolmen should be given permission to use firearms against perpetrators.
- Who directed Bandits of the Highway?
- Bandits of the Highway was directed by Géza von Cziffra.
- Who stars in Bandits of the Highway?
- Bandits of the Highway stars Eva Ingeborg Scholz, Paul Hörbiger, Charles Regnier, Hans Christian Blech, Karl Ludwig Diehl, Wolfgang Wahl.
- How long is Bandits of the Highway?
- Bandits of the Highway has a runtime of 1h 41m (101 minutes).
- What genre is Bandits of the Highway?
- Bandits of the Highway is a Drama, Crime film.
- Where was Bandits of the Highway produced?
- Bandits of the Highway was produced in Germany.