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5.5 / 10(15 votes)IMDb19691h 27mGermany

The Man with the Glass Eye

Der Mann mit dem Glasauge

Synopsis

A man is found dead in a London hotel. The knife is still firmly stuck in the victim's chest, and Inspector Perkins strangely finds a glass eye in his jacket pocket. Kurt after that a second, mysterious murder happens: A city-famous dancer of the Las Vegas Girls, who perform at the London Odeon Theater, is poisoned. Is there a connection between the pretty dancer and the hotel guest? Inspector Perkins and his colleagues are pressed for time. The "man with the glass eye" strikes deadly again and again. A first clue leads Scotland Yard to a billiard club, where one has to show a glass eye as an admission ticket.

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Edgar Wallace: "The Man with the Glass Eye" - Trailer (1968)

Type: Trailer • Published 2009-11-25

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Alfred Vohrer
Screenplay & Story
Paul Hengge, Edgar Wallace
Original Score
Peter Thomas
Original Title
Der Mann mit dem Glasauge
Country of Origin
Germany
Spoken Languages
German
Runtime
1h 27m
Production Studios
Rialto Film

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Alfred Vohrer

Screenplay & Story

Paul Hengge, Edgar Wallace

Original Score & Music

Peter Thomas

Director of Photography

Karl Löb

Film Editing

Jutta Hering

Producers

Horst Wendlandt, Fritz Klotsch

Literary Origin & Source Material
Novel:Edgar Wallace

Department Leadership Roster

Paul Hengge

Writer

Alfred Vohrer

Alfred Vohrer

Director

Peter Thomas

Peter Thomas

Original Music Composer

Karl Löb

Director of Photography

Horst Wendlandt

Horst Wendlandt

Producer

Jutta Hering

Editor

Age Classification & Content Advisories

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International Certification Matrix

Germany (FSK)12

FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Man with the Glass Eye

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What is The Man with the Glass Eye about?

A man is found dead in a London hotel. The knife is still firmly stuck in the victim's chest, and Inspector Perkins strangely finds a glass eye in his jacket pocket. Kurt after that a second, mysterious murder happens: A city-famous dancer of the Las Vegas Girls, who perform at the London Odeon Theater, is poisoned. Is there a connection between the pretty dancer and the hotel guest? Inspector Perkins and his colleagues are pressed for time. The "man with the glass eye" strikes deadly again and again. A first clue leads Scotland Yard to a billiard club, where one has to show a glass eye as an admission ticket.

Who directed The Man with the Glass Eye?

The Man with the Glass Eye was directed by Alfred Vohrer.

Who stars in The Man with the Glass Eye?

The principal cast of The Man with the Glass Eye includes Horst Tappert, Karin Hübner, Hubert von Meyerinck, Stefan Behrens, Fritz Wepper.

When was The Man with the Glass Eye released and how long is it?

The Man with the Glass Eye was released in 1969 with a total runtime of 1h 27m.

Who composed the musical score for The Man with the Glass Eye?

The original motion picture soundtrack for The Man with the Glass Eye was composed by Peter Thomas.

Is The Man with the Glass Eye based on a book or true story?

The Man with the Glass Eye is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Edgar Wallace".

What is the age rating and content advisory for The Man with the Glass Eye?

The Man with the Glass Eye holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).