Der Tod zu Basel (1992)
Mysterious deaths are occurring in Basel: people are dying out of the blue in public with no apparent cause of death. The coroner, Professor Rüegg, the cantonal doctor Zäslin, and politicians are at a loss and becoming fearful. There are even serious considerations to cancel the upcoming carnival. Rüegg's assistant Andreas Zinstag, who is also dealing with the deaths, lives with his uncle, Jean-Jacques Zinstag, a retired doctor. The latter begins to take an interest in the mysterious deaths. Among his friends, Zinstag develops the theory that people are not dying from a specific disease, but from "death" itself. The Grim Reaper himself is making his presence felt in Basel, as he once did in the Dance of Death.
Director: Urs Odermatt
Genre: Drama
Release Date: January 26, 1992
Cast
- Günter Lamprecht - André
- Dietmar Schönherr - Jean-Jacques Zinstag
- Wolfram Berger - Josi
- Siegfried W. Kernen - Huber
- Hans-Michael Rehberg - Zäslin
- Ueli Jäggi - Harry / Mors
- Nikolas Lansky - Rüegg
- Miriam Spoerri - Frau Kaiser
- Stephanie Glaser - Frau Steiner
- Rolf Sarkis
Production: WDR, SRF
Country: Switzerland, Germany
Language: Deutsch
Original Language: de
More Films by Director: Urs Odermatt
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Der Tod zu Basel about?
- Mysterious deaths are occurring in Basel: people are dying out of the blue in public with no apparent cause of death. The coroner, Professor Rüegg, the cantonal doctor Zäslin, and politicians are at a loss and becoming fearful. There are even serious considerations to cancel the upcoming carnival. Rüegg's assistant Andreas Zinstag, who is also dealing with the deaths, lives with his uncle, Jean-Jacques Zinstag, a retired doctor. The latter begins to take an interest in the mysterious deaths. Among his friends, Zinstag develops the theory that people are not dying from a specific disease, but from "death" itself. The Grim Reaper himself is making his presence felt in Basel, as he once did in the Dance of Death.
- Who directed Der Tod zu Basel?
- Der Tod zu Basel was directed by Urs Odermatt.
- Who stars in Der Tod zu Basel?
- Der Tod zu Basel stars Günter Lamprecht, Dietmar Schönherr, Wolfram Berger, Siegfried W. Kernen, Hans-Michael Rehberg, Ueli Jäggi.
- What genre is Der Tod zu Basel?
- Der Tod zu Basel is a Drama film.
- Where was Der Tod zu Basel produced?
- Der Tod zu Basel was produced in Switzerland, Germany.