Perpetrator wanted
Originally released in 1931. Perpetrator wanted is a crime film. directed by Carl Heinz Wolff. At just 85 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Paul Henckels, Gerda Maurus, and Karl Ludwig Diehl
Synopsis
A dedicated editor, who is engaged to the daughter of a wealthy senator thrills her father with a lecture about convictions based on circumstantial evidence. When a corpse with a disfigured face is found in the house of the senator, evidence points to the editor. An entertaining thriller with a fairly intricate plot and some critical comments on the practice of the law. Based on the novel "Der geschlossene Ring" by Frank Arnau.
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 12, 1931
94 years ago
Runtime
1h 25m
85 minutes total
User Rating
5.0/10
Mixed (5 votes)
Language
German
Original language
Country
Germany
Production
Director
Top Cast
Paul Henckels
as Konsul Lychner
Gerda Maurus
as Vera - seine Tochter
Karl Ludwig Diehl
as Dr. Gregor, Redakteur
Fritz Odemar
as Dorner, Diener
Harry Hardt
as Wittenhagen, Kriminalkommissar
Ernst Behmer
as Schränker-Ede
Rosa Valetti
as Nachbarin
Gustav Rickelt
as Arzt
Julius E. Herrmann
as Bachmann, Nachtredakteur
Wanda Rotha
as Lilly Meißner
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- DE
Production Companies
- Carl-Heinz Wolff Filmproduktion
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Perpetrator wanted about?
A dedicated editor, who is engaged to the daughter of a wealthy senator thrills her father with a lecture about convictions based on circumstantial evidence. When a corpse with a disfigured face is...
Who directed Perpetrator wanted?
Perpetrator wanted was directed by Carl Heinz Wolff.
How long is Perpetrator wanted?
Perpetrator wanted has a runtime of 1 hours and 25 minutes (85 minutes total).
When was Perpetrator wanted released?
Perpetrator wanted was released on March 12, 1931 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Perpetrator wanted?
The main cast of Perpetrator wanted includes Paul Henckels, Gerda Maurus, Karl Ludwig Diehl, Fritz Odemar, Harry Hardt.