The Story Teller
Der Geschichtenerzähler
Synopsis
In this mystery/thriller based on a novel by Patricia Highsmith, Nico Thomkins (Udo Schenk), a writer, and his wife Helen (Anke Sevenich) are in the habit of playing games with one another. Even while they are breaking up, they are sufficiently in tune with one another to continue this practice. When the writer's wife takes off without leaving a note behind, people begin to suspect that he may have murdered her, and he plays along with this notion to the point of planting clues which would incriminate him. Obviously, no one with a shred of common sense would do such a thing, and these tricks get him into trouble. However, his troubles don't really begin until he starts to search for her in earnest.
Top Cast
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Udo Schenk
Nico Thomkins
Anke Sevenich
Helen Thomkins
Christine Kaufmann
Clara Lilienthal
Hans-Michael Rehberg
Herr Jensen
Gunnar Möller
Kommissar
Peter Sattmann
Eduard Hanstock
Rüdiger Wandel
Alex Hanson
Jale Arıkan
Ivy
Gustav Peter Wöhler
Dr. Tamiroff
Christiane Reiff
Monica Hanson
Christina Horn
Alfred Raschke
Stephen M. Gilbert
Release History & Theatrical Window
Montréal World Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Rainer Boldt
- Screenplay & Story
- Rainer Boldt, Dorothea Neukirchen, Wolf Christian Schröder, Hans Kwiet
- Original Score
- Serge Weber
- Original Title
- Der Geschichtenerzähler
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- Common Film Produktion, Ula Stöckl Filmproduktion, Sender Freies Berlin
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Rainer Boldt
Rainer Boldt, Dorothea Neukirchen, Wolf Christian Schröder, Hans Kwiet, Patricia Highsmith
Serge Weber
Rolf Liccini
Petra Heymann
Helmut Wietz, Ula Stöckl, Wilbur Stark, Hans Kwiet
Department Leadership Roster
Rainer Boldt
Director
Petra Heymann
Editor
Rolf Liccini
Director of Photography
Helmut Wietz
Producer
Ula Stöckl
Producer
Hans Kwiet
Producer
Rainer Schaper
Production Design
Rainer Boldt
Screenplay
Dorothea Neukirchen
Screenplay
Wolf Christian Schröder
Screenplay
Hans Kwiet
Screenplay
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1989
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Story Teller
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Story Teller about?
In this mystery/thriller based on a novel by Patricia Highsmith, Nico Thomkins (Udo Schenk), a writer, and his wife Helen (Anke Sevenich) are in the habit of playing games with one another. Even while they are breaking up, they are sufficiently in tune with one another to continue this practice. When the writer's wife takes off without leaving a note behind, people begin to suspect that he may have murdered her, and he plays along with this notion to the point of planting clues which would incriminate him. Obviously, no one with a shred of common sense would do such a thing, and these tricks get him into trouble. However, his troubles don't really begin until he starts to search for her in earnest.
Who directed The Story Teller?
The Story Teller was directed by Rainer Boldt.
Who stars in The Story Teller?
The principal cast of The Story Teller includes Udo Schenk, Anke Sevenich, Christine Kaufmann, Hans-Michael Rehberg, Gunnar Möller.
When was The Story Teller released and how long is it?
The Story Teller was released in 1989 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
Who composed the musical score for The Story Teller?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Story Teller was composed by Serge Weber.
Is The Story Teller based on a book or true story?
The Story Teller is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Patricia Highsmith".