Otto Friedrich Dennert is a celebrated veteran of the Essen police force. While investigating a series of killings of women he reaches retirement age. The case is taken over by a new team, including Dennert's son Harry. Convinced that they have arrested the wrong person, Dennert begins investigating by himself with assistance from the criminal underworld.
Acting
Hans Albers carries the weight of a fading star.
Cinematography
Shadow-soaked Essen streets, pure 1950s noir.
Director
Eugen York
Hans Albers
Otto Friedrich Dennert
Hansjörg Felmy
Harry Dennert
Horst Frank
Josef Schmitz
Mady Rahl
Toni
Werner Peters
Mücke
Siegfried Lowitz
Dr.Schreiber
Maria Sebaldt
Kriminalassistentin
Ernst Stankovski
Willi Goede
Agnes Windeck
Frau Schmitz
Carsta Löck
Reinhard Kolldehoff
Willy
Lia Eibenschütz
Frau Mertens
Karl Hellmer
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Hans Albers was Germany's biggest pre-war star; this late-career role mirrored his own fading relevance.
Director Eugen York shot on location in Essen's actual red-light district, scandalizing local officials.
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