Im Kampf mit der Unterwelt
Synopsis
A banker who had fallen out with his family stipulated in his will that his fortune should only pass to the person in possession of the five keys he distributed to his relatives during his lifetime 80 years after his death. Only with all five keys can the cassette in the vault of a bank be opened, granting access to the deceased's assets. 75 years after the banker's death, the fugitive crook Murphy comes into possession of one of the keys, together with a list of the names of the owners of the four remaining keys. Over the next five years, he manages to obtain two more keys by criminal means. Now he just has to get the fourth key from Carlo and the fifth key from the young, rich widow Maria. Any means will do. But the unscrupulous villain has not reckoned with Carlo's shrewdness, who initially falls under suspicion himself, but then takes up the pursuit of the criminal.
Top Cast
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Carlo Aldini
Carlo
Ruth Weyher
Bessie
Sig Arno
Detective Puzzle
Grit Haid
Maria Bendley
Ferdinand von Alten
Muphy
Lydia Newerowskaja
Maria's Daughter
Fritz Greiner
Watts
Maria Forescu
Maid
M. Breitmann
Salesman
Raimondo Van Riel
Criminal
Ellen Plessow
Wirtschafterin bei Puzzle
Siegfried Berisch
Vorstand des Vereins gefallener Mädchen
Philipp Manning
Bank Director
Mammey Terja-Basa
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Carlo Aldini
- Screenplay & Story
- Walter Jonas
- Original Score
- Will Meisel, Michael Buchstab
- Original Title
- Im Kampf mit der Unterwelt
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- Aldini-Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Carlo Aldini
Walter Jonas
Will Meisel, Michael Buchstab
Georg Krause, Ewald Sudrow
Carlo Aldini
Department Leadership Roster
Georg Krause
Director of Photography
Ewald Sudrow
Director of Photography
Carlo Aldini
Director
Max Heilbronner
Production Design
Walter Jonas
Writer
Will Meisel
Original Music Composer
Carlo Aldini
Producer
Michael Buchstab
Original Music Composer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Im Kampf mit der Unterwelt
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What is Im Kampf mit der Unterwelt about?
A banker who had fallen out with his family stipulated in his will that his fortune should only pass to the person in possession of the five keys he distributed to his relatives during his lifetime 80 years after his death. Only with all five keys can the cassette in the vault of a bank be opened, granting access to the deceased's assets. 75 years after the banker's death, the fugitive crook Murphy comes into possession of one of the keys, together with a list of the names of the owners of the four remaining keys. Over the next five years, he manages to obtain two more keys by criminal means. Now he just has to get the fourth key from Carlo and the fifth key from the young, rich widow Maria. Any means will do. But the unscrupulous villain has not reckoned with Carlo's shrewdness, who initially falls under suspicion himself, but then takes up the pursuit of the criminal.
Who directed Im Kampf mit der Unterwelt?
Im Kampf mit der Unterwelt was directed by Carlo Aldini.
Who stars in Im Kampf mit der Unterwelt?
The principal cast of Im Kampf mit der Unterwelt includes Carlo Aldini, Ruth Weyher, Sig Arno, Grit Haid, Ferdinand von Alten.
When was Im Kampf mit der Unterwelt released and how long is it?
Im Kampf mit der Unterwelt was released in 1930 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
Who composed the musical score for Im Kampf mit der Unterwelt?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Im Kampf mit der Unterwelt was composed by Will Meisel, Michael Buchstab.