Jailbreak in Hamburg
Originally released in 1971. Jailbreak in Hamburg is a crime/thriller film. directed by Wolfgang Staudte. At just 83 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Horst Frank, Christiane Krüger, and Heinz Reincke
Synopsis
The dangerous violent criminal Willy Jensen flees from a prison in Hamburg and seeks shelter at his brother Heinz' apartment. Heinz, an honest taxi-driver, believes in his innocence and helps him - until Willy kills another man in a robbery. After an argument Willy takes his wife Vera, who now lives with Heinz, as hostage on his further flight from the police. Heinz feels responsible for his brother and trails him, which makes it look to the police as if he's helping his brother.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 14, 1971
54 years ago
Runtime
1h 23m
83 minutes total
User Rating
6.0/10
Good (8 votes)
Language
German
Original language
Country
Germany
Production
Director
Top Cast
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- DE
Production Companies
- Allianz
- Terra-Filmkunst
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Jailbreak in Hamburg about?
The dangerous violent criminal Willy Jensen flees from a prison in Hamburg and seeks shelter at his brother Heinz' apartment. Heinz, an honest taxi-driver, believes in his innocence and helps him -...
Who directed Jailbreak in Hamburg?
Jailbreak in Hamburg was directed by Wolfgang Staudte.
How long is Jailbreak in Hamburg?
Jailbreak in Hamburg has a runtime of 1 hours and 23 minutes (83 minutes total).
When was Jailbreak in Hamburg released?
Jailbreak in Hamburg was released on October 14, 1971 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Jailbreak in Hamburg?
The main cast of Jailbreak in Hamburg includes Horst Frank, Christiane Krüger, Heinz Reincke, Klaus Schwarzkopf, Andrea Rau.