Der Nachfolger (1965)
The Federal Republic of Germany. Journalist Rohmann, seriously injured in a car accident, is dying in hospital. Before his death, he bequeaths his unfinished novel to his friend, the famous writer Frank Seburg, and asks him to complete the work he started. Frank Seburg examines the materials collected by Rohmann. It turns out that the journalist was trying to uncover the mystery surrounding the deaths of several West German officials. According to the official version, they all committed suicide. Seburg was unable to fulfill his friend's request to reveal the true causes of their deaths. The fight against the followers of fascism proved too much for him.
Director: Ingrid Sander
Genre: Crime, Thriller
Release Date: September 12, 1965
Cast
- Horst Drinda - Volker Rochmann
- Larisa Luzhina - Lilo Rochmann
- Wolfgang Greese - Verleger Ronkwitz
- Gerhard Hänsel - Kommissar Schmitz
- Helmut Schreiber - chief of police
- Jutta Wachowiak - laboratory technician
- Herwart Grosse - Chief Prosecutor Bürger
- Horst Westphal - Lothar Siemann
- Gerd Ehlers - Kommissar Böwensiepen
- Fred Ludwig - Kommissar Reisswick
Country: Germany, East Germany
Language: Deutsch
Original Language: de
More Films by Director: Ingrid Sander
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Der Nachfolger about?
- The Federal Republic of Germany. Journalist Rohmann, seriously injured in a car accident, is dying in hospital. Before his death, he bequeaths his unfinished novel to his friend, the famous writer Frank Seburg, and asks him to complete the work he started. Frank Seburg examines the materials collected by Rohmann. It turns out that the journalist was trying to uncover the mystery surrounding the deaths of several West German officials. According to the official version, they all committed suicide. Seburg was unable to fulfill his friend's request to reveal the true causes of their deaths. The fight against the followers of fascism proved too much for him.
- Who directed Der Nachfolger?
- Der Nachfolger was directed by Ingrid Sander.
- Who stars in Der Nachfolger?
- Der Nachfolger stars Horst Drinda, Larisa Luzhina, Wolfgang Greese, Gerhard Hänsel, Helmut Schreiber, Jutta Wachowiak.
- What genre is Der Nachfolger?
- Der Nachfolger is a Crime, Thriller film.
- Where was Der Nachfolger produced?
- Der Nachfolger was produced in Germany, East Germany.