The Devil Strikes at Night
Originally released in 1957. The Devil Strikes at Night is a drama/thriller film. directed by Robert Siodmak.
Starring Claus Holm, Mario Adorf, and Hannes Messemer
Synopsis
Hamburg, Germany, 1944, during World War II. A serial killer terrorizes the city. When it seems clear that the local police are unable to catch him, forces as dark and terrible as the criminal himself become involved in the case.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 19, 1957
68 years ago
Runtime
1h 40m
100 minutes total
User Rating
6.9/10
Good (31 votes)
Language
German
Original language
Country
Germany
Production
Director
Top Cast
Claus Holm
as Police Commissioner Axel Kersten
Mario Adorf
as Bruno Lüdke
Hannes Messemer
as SS-Gruppenführer Rossdorf
Peter Carsten
as SS-Standartenführer Mollwitz
Carl Lange
as Major Thomas Wollenberg
Werner Peters
as Willi Keun
Annemarie Düringer
as Helga Hornung
Monika John
as Waitress Lucy Hansen
Rosel Schäfer
as Anna Hohmann
Ernst Fritz Fürbringer
as Presiding Judge Dr. Schleffien
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- DE
Production Companies
- Divina-Film
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Devil Strikes at Night about?
Hamburg, Germany, 1944, during World War II. A serial killer terrorizes the city. When it seems clear that the local police are unable to catch him, forces as dark and terrible as the criminal hims...
Who directed The Devil Strikes at Night?
The Devil Strikes at Night was directed by Robert Siodmak.
How long is The Devil Strikes at Night?
The Devil Strikes at Night has a runtime of 1 hours and 40 minutes (100 minutes total).
When was The Devil Strikes at Night released?
The Devil Strikes at Night was released on September 19, 1957 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Devil Strikes at Night?
The main cast of The Devil Strikes at Night includes Claus Holm, Mario Adorf, Hannes Messemer, Peter Carsten, Carl Lange.