Doctor Crippen
Originally released in 1942. Doctor Crippen is a crime film. directed by Erich Engels. At just 86 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Rudolf Fernau, René Deltgen, and Anja Elkoff
Synopsis
The popular trapeze artist Cora is married to the respected doctor Frank Crippen. After a party at the Crippens' house, Cora suddenly disappears. Apparently, she traveled to Brazil alone overnight. However, a friend of the couple is skeptical and calls the police. While excavating the garden, Inspector Düwell makes a gruesome discovery: body parts. Meanwhile, the prime suspect, Dr. Crippen, has already gone into hiding...
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 6, 1942
83 years ago
Runtime
1h 26m
86 minutes total
User Rating
8.5/10
Excellent (2 votes)
Language
German
Original language
Country
Germany
Production
Director
Top Cast
Rudolf Fernau
as Dr. Frank Crippen
René Deltgen
as Chief Inspector Düwell
Anja Elkoff
as Cora Crippen
Gertrud Meyen
as Lucie Talbot
Rolf Weih
as Arnoldi
Max Gülstorff
as "Montrose"-Captain Kendall
Paul Dahlke
as Crippen's Attorney
O.E. Hasse
as Prof. Morrison
Ernst Waldow
as Dr. Hidden
Wilhelm Bendow
as Pharmacist Harras
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- DE
Production Companies
- Terra-Filmkunst
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Doctor Crippen about?
The popular trapeze artist Cora is married to the respected doctor Frank Crippen. After a party at the Crippens' house, Cora suddenly disappears. Apparently, she traveled to Brazil alone overnight....
Who directed Doctor Crippen?
Doctor Crippen was directed by Erich Engels.
How long is Doctor Crippen?
Doctor Crippen has a runtime of 1 hours and 26 minutes (86 minutes total).
When was Doctor Crippen released?
Doctor Crippen was released on November 6, 1942 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Doctor Crippen?
The main cast of Doctor Crippen includes Rudolf Fernau, René Deltgen, Anja Elkoff, Gertrud Meyen, Rolf Weih.