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Matto regiert

September 14, 1980

Originally released in 1980. Matto regiert is a drama/crime film. directed by Wolfgang Panzer.

Starring Hans Heinz Moser, Walo Lüönd, and Fritz Lichtenhahn

Synopsis

A dead man is discovered in the machine room of the Randlingen sanatorium and nursing home. The man is Dr. Ulrich Borstli, the director of the institution. Constable Studer from the cantonal police takes over the investigation and soon realizes: it was no accident! The hospital director must have been beaten to death with a sandbag around midnight. The search for the perpetrator and motive proves difficult. The patient Pieterlein comes under suspicion because he has been on the run since the crime. However, Studer doesn't really believe in this solution and examines the friendly façade of the psychiatrist Borstli. He soon realizes that the solution must lie in the treatment methods of the nurses and doctors...

Quick Facts

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Release Date September 14, 1980 45 years ago
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Language German Original language
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Country Germany + 1 more

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
DE

Production Companies

  • Bavaria-Filmkunst Verleih
  • Schweizer Fernsehen DRS
  • Schweizer Fernsehen für die deutsche und rätoromanische Schweiz (SF DRS)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Matto regiert about?

A dead man is discovered in the machine room of the Randlingen sanatorium and nursing home. The man is Dr. Ulrich Borstli, the director of the institution. Constable Studer from the cantonal police...

Who directed Matto regiert?

Matto regiert was directed by Wolfgang Panzer.

When was Matto regiert released?

Matto regiert was released on September 14, 1980 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Matto regiert?

The main cast of Matto regiert includes Hans Heinz Moser, Walo Lüönd, Fritz Lichtenhahn, Fritz Nydegger.