Purgatory (1971)
Daniel accidentally witnesses a kidnapping on the street. After his report to the police didn't get the attention he had hoped for, he looks for an explanation himself and gets more and more entangled in doubts about his surroundings and his own actions. Through his commitment, he finds himself increasingly exposed to violence and eventually kills a person. During the interrogation by the public prosecutor, he experiences the purgatory of his awakening.
Director: Haro Senft
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 91 min
Release Date: March 26, 1971
Cast
- Jost Vobeck - Daniel Hartmann
- Ingeborg Schöner - Anna Richter
- Paul Albert Krumm - Martin Kanitz
- Annemarie Wendl - Hausfrau
- Karl Obermayr - Hauptwachtmeister Moser
- Rainer Schmitt - Tankstellenwärter
- András Gönczöl
- Valeria Ciangottini
- Max Buchsbaum
- Julio Pinheiro
Screenplay
Music: David Llewelyn
Cinematography: Klaus Müller-Laue
Editing: Jane Hempel
Production: Haro Senft Filmproduktion
Country: Germany
Language: Deutsch
Original Language: de
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Purgatory about?
- Daniel accidentally witnesses a kidnapping on the street. After his report to the police didn't get the attention he had hoped for, he looks for an explanation himself and gets more and more entangled in doubts about his surroundings and his own actions. Through his commitment, he finds himself increasingly exposed to violence and eventually kills a person. During the interrogation by the public prosecutor, he experiences the purgatory of his awakening.
- Who directed Purgatory?
- Purgatory was directed by Haro Senft.
- Who stars in Purgatory?
- Purgatory stars Jost Vobeck, Ingeborg Schöner, Paul Albert Krumm, Annemarie Wendl, Karl Obermayr, Rainer Schmitt.
- How long is Purgatory?
- Purgatory has a runtime of 1h 31m (91 minutes).
- What genre is Purgatory?
- Purgatory is a Drama film.
- Where was Purgatory produced?
- Purgatory was produced in Germany.