The Murderers Are Among Us
Originally released in 1946. The Murderers Are Among Us is a drama/romance film. directed by Wolfgang Staudte. At just 81 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Hildegard Knef, Wilhelm Borchert, and Arno Paulsen
Synopsis
After returning from a concentration camp, Susanne finds a traumatized ex-soldier living in her apartment in bombed out Berlin. Together the two try to move past their experiences during WWII.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 15, 1946
79 years ago
Runtime
1h 21m
81 minutes total
User Rating
6.9/10
Good (71 votes)
Language
German
Original language
Country
Germany
Production
Director
Top Cast
Hildegard Knef
as Susanne Wallner
Wilhelm Borchert
as Hans Mertens
Arno Paulsen
as Ferdinand Brückner
Robert Forsch
as Gustav Mondschein
Albert Johannes
as Bartholomäus Timm
Ursula Krieg
as Carola Schulz
Wolfgang Dohnberg
as Fritz Knochenhauer
Erna Sellmer
as Mrs. Brückner
Michael Günther
as Herbert Brückner
Christian Blackwood
as Otto Brückner
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- DE
Production Companies
- Herstellungsgruppe Herbert Uhlich
- DEFA
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Murderers Are Among Us about?
After returning from a concentration camp, Susanne finds a traumatized ex-soldier living in her apartment in bombed out Berlin. Together the two try to move past their experiences during WWII.
Who directed The Murderers Are Among Us?
The Murderers Are Among Us was directed by Wolfgang Staudte.
How long is The Murderers Are Among Us?
The Murderers Are Among Us has a runtime of 1 hours and 21 minutes (81 minutes total).
When was The Murderers Are Among Us released?
The Murderers Are Among Us was released on October 15, 1946 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Murderers Are Among Us?
The main cast of The Murderers Are Among Us includes Hildegard Knef, Wilhelm Borchert, Arno Paulsen, Robert Forsch, Albert Johannes.