The Laughing Man
"Confessions Of A Murderer"
Originally released in 1966. The Laughing Man is a documentary film. directed by Walter Heynowski. At just 66 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Siegfried Müller and Hermann Herlinghaus
Synopsis
Posing as West German journalists, East German documentary filmmakers Heynowski and Scheumann pay a visit to the notorious Nazi-turned-mercenary Siegfried “Kongo” Müller, pump him with booze, and get him to talk about his life and war campaigns in Africa.
Quick Facts
Release Date
February 9, 1966
60 years ago
Runtime
1h 6m
66 minutes total
User Rating
6.8/10
Good (17 votes)
Language
German
Original language
Country
East Germany
Production
Directors
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- DE
Production Companies
- Fernsehen der DDR
- DEFA-Studio für Dokumentarfilme
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Laughing Man about?
Posing as West German journalists, East German documentary filmmakers Heynowski and Scheumann pay a visit to the notorious Nazi-turned-mercenary Siegfried “Kongo” Müller, pump him with booze, ...
Who directed The Laughing Man?
The Laughing Man was directed by Walter Heynowski.
How long is The Laughing Man?
The Laughing Man has a runtime of 1 hours and 6 minutes (66 minutes total).
When was The Laughing Man released?
The Laughing Man was released on February 9, 1966 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Laughing Man?
The main cast of The Laughing Man includes Siegfried Müller, Hermann Herlinghaus.