German Grusel
Originally released in 2012. German Grusel is a documentary film. directed by Oliver Schwehm. At just 58 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Oliver Kalkofe, Joachim Fuchsberger, and Karin Dor
Synopsis
Documentary examines the extraordinary success of the Edgar Wallace series in Germany: the British writer who provided the inspiration for the films was actually out of fashion worldwide in the 1950s - too old-fashioned, too dignified, too boring. Only in Germany was it different, because there was a need to catch up after the end of the Second World War. The National Socialists had banned crime thrillers in general and Edgar Wallace in particular. With a few exceptions, the Edgar Wallace films were therefore the first since the expressionist films...
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 16, 2012
13 years ago
Runtime
0h 58m
58 minutes total
User Rating
6.0/10
Good (2 votes)
Language
German
Original language
Country
Germany
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- DE
Production Companies
- ARTE
- SWR
Frequently Asked Questions
What is German Grusel about?
Documentary examines the extraordinary success of the Edgar Wallace series in Germany: the British writer who provided the inspiration for the films was actually out of fashion worldwide in the 195...
Who directed German Grusel?
German Grusel was directed by Oliver Schwehm.
How long is German Grusel?
German Grusel has a runtime of 0 hours and 58 minutes (58 minutes total).
When was German Grusel released?
German Grusel was released on November 16, 2012 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in German Grusel?
The main cast of German Grusel includes Oliver Kalkofe, Joachim Fuchsberger, Karin Dor, Karin Baal, Tim Bergfelder.