Der Al Capone von der Pfalz (1987)

A highly subjective documentary about the life of “professional criminal“ Bernhard Kimmel, who became a serious criminal as a teenager after the end of the war in 1945 by committing petty crimes with found weapons and made a name for himself as the head of the Palatinate Al-Capone gang in the early 1960s. Peter Fleischmann observed Kimmel between 1970 and 1987, interviewing acquaintances, police officers and repeatedly Kimmel himself, who was sentenced to life imprisonment in 1985 for the murder of a police officer. The grand design of the long-term observation of a human life itself contributes to the creation of legends and is criminologically and psychologically unfounded.

Director: Peter Fleischmann
Genre: Documentary
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Editing: Christian Virmond
Production: Hallelujah-Film GmbH, Südwestfunk
Country: Germany
Language: Deutsch
Original Language: de
More Films by Director: Peter Fleischmann
More Films in Genre: Documentary

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Der Al Capone von der Pfalz about?
A highly subjective documentary about the life of “professional criminal“ Bernhard Kimmel, who became a serious criminal as a teenager after the end of the war in 1945 by committing petty crimes with found weapons and made a name for himself as the head of the Palatinate Al-Capone gang in the early 1960s. Peter Fleischmann observed Kimmel between 1970 and 1987, interviewing acquaintances, police officers and repeatedly Kimmel himself, who was sentenced to life imprisonment in 1985 for the murder of a police officer. The grand design of the long-term observation of a human life itself contributes to the creation of legends and is criminologically and psychologically unfounded.
Who directed Der Al Capone von der Pfalz?
Der Al Capone von der Pfalz was directed by Peter Fleischmann.
Who stars in Der Al Capone von der Pfalz?
Der Al Capone von der Pfalz stars Theo Berger, Bernhard Kimmel, Marcus Off, Peter Fleischmann.
What genre is Der Al Capone von der Pfalz?
Der Al Capone von der Pfalz is a Documentary film.
Where was Der Al Capone von der Pfalz produced?
Der Al Capone von der Pfalz was produced in Germany.