Top Cast
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Heinz Drache
Michael Brixan
Ingrid van Bergen
Stella Mendoza
Benno Sterzenbach
Sir Gregory Penn
Ina Duscha
Ruth Sanders
Ludwig Linkmann
Henry Longvale
Siegfried Schürenberg
Major Staines
Friedrich Schoenfelder
Jack Jackson, Regisseur
Klaus Kinski
Lorenz Voss
Rainer Brandt
Reggie Conolly, Schauspieler
Albert Bessler
Zeitungsmann
Al Hoosmann
Maria Litto
Franz-Otto Krüger
Rainer Penkert
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Karl Anton
- Screenplay & Story
- Gustav Kampendonk, Rudolph Cartier, Edgar Wallace
- Original Score
- Peter Sandloff
- Original Title
- Der Rächer
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 39m
- Production Studios
- Kurt Ulrich Filmproduktion
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Karl Anton
Gustav Kampendonk, Rudolph Cartier, Edgar Wallace
Peter Sandloff
Walter von Bonhorst
Heinz Willeg, Kurt Ulrich
Department Leadership Roster
Karl Anton
Director
Heinz Willeg
Producer
Gustav Kampendonk
Writer
Curt Stallmach
Production Design
Rudolph Cartier
Writer
Willi Herrmann
Production Design
Trude Ulrich
Costume Design
Walter von Bonhorst
Editor
Kurt Ulrich
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Avenger
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Avenger about?
A maniac is loose in London, decapitating his victims and sending the heads to Scotland Yard.
Who directed The Avenger?
The Avenger was directed by Karl Anton.
Who stars in The Avenger?
The principal cast of The Avenger includes Heinz Drache, Ingrid van Bergen, Benno Sterzenbach, Ina Duscha, Ludwig Linkmann.
When was The Avenger released and how long is it?
The Avenger was released in 1960 with a total runtime of 1h 39m.
Who composed the musical score for The Avenger?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Avenger was composed by Peter Sandloff.
Is The Avenger based on a book or true story?
The Avenger is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Edgar Wallace".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Avenger?
The Avenger holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).