Verdacht auf einen Toten (1969)

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Dr. Roth, a respected veterinarian and head of a state-owned stud farm, had accepted papers from a man for safekeeping when he was 16 years old, toward the end of the war. Years later, they are picked up. However, this act proves to be his undoing. Before he can ask others for help, he is found dead in his car. Since espionage material is found in the immediate vicinity of the car, the police hand the case over to the State Security Service, which determines that Dr. Roth was murdered. Young Thomas, whose friend and guardian was Dr. Roth, investigates on his own to clear the man who had his complete trust. In doing so, he puts his own life in danger. Thanks to a tip from stud farm employee Renate, the security officers are able to expose the murderer, uncover his connection to the West German secret service, and clear Dr. Roth.

Director: Rainer Bär
Genre: Crime
Runtime: 73 min
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Screenplay

Music: Karl-Ernst Sasse
Editing: Helga Gentz
Production: DEFA-Studio für Spielfilme
Country: Germany, East Germany
Language: Deutsch
Original Language: de
More Films by Director: Rainer Bär
More Films in Genre: Crime

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Verdacht auf einen Toten about?
Dr. Roth, a respected veterinarian and head of a state-owned stud farm, had accepted papers from a man for safekeeping when he was 16 years old, toward the end of the war. Years later, they are picked up. However, this act proves to be his undoing. Before he can ask others for help, he is found dead in his car. Since espionage material is found in the immediate vicinity of the car, the police hand the case over to the State Security Service, which determines that Dr. Roth was murdered. Young Thomas, whose friend and guardian was Dr. Roth, investigates on his own to clear the man who had his complete trust. In doing so, he puts his own life in danger. Thanks to a tip from stud farm employee Renate, the security officers are able to expose the murderer, uncover his connection to the West German secret service, and clear Dr. Roth.
Who directed Verdacht auf einen Toten?
Verdacht auf einen Toten was directed by Rainer Bär.
Who stars in Verdacht auf einen Toten?
Verdacht auf einen Toten stars Rolf Ripperger, Alfred Rücker, Uta Schorn, Leon Niemczyk, Günther Simon, Dieter Wien.
How long is Verdacht auf einen Toten?
Verdacht auf einen Toten has a runtime of 1h 13m (73 minutes).
What genre is Verdacht auf einen Toten?
Verdacht auf einen Toten is a Crime film.
Where was Verdacht auf einen Toten produced?
Verdacht auf einen Toten was produced in Germany, East Germany.