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5.4 / 10(18 votes)IMDbNR19641h 29mGermany

The Monster of London City

Das Ungeheuer von London City

“He stalks the city of Sex and Sin!”

Synopsis

Then the spirit of Jack the Ripper seems to be very much alive in 1960s London as a series of brutal slayings by the Monster of London City has Scotland Yard baffled. In a macabre coincidence, a new play about the famous murderer is about to become a major West End hit... and the leading man is rapidly becoming the prime suspect!

Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes

Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.

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Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

March 1, 1967

Wide Cinema Exhibition

4K UHD / Blu-ray Debut

April 2, 2021

Physical Home Media

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Edwin Zbonek
Screenplay & Story
Bryan Edgar Wallace, Robert A. Stemmle
Original Score
Martin Böttcher
Original Title
Das Ungeheuer von London City
Country of Origin
Germany
Spoken Languages
German
Runtime
1h 29m
Production Studios
CCC Filmkunst

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Edwin Zbonek

Screenplay & Story

Bryan Edgar Wallace, Robert A. Stemmle

Original Score & Music

Martin Böttcher

Director of Photography

Siegfried Hold

Film Editing

Walter Wischniewsky

Producers

Artur Brauner

Department Leadership Roster

Bryan Edgar Wallace

Writer

Edwin Zbonek

Director

Hans Jürgen Kiebach

Production Design

Ernst Schomer

Production Design

Siegfried Hold

Director of Photography

Trude Ulrich

Costume Design

Robert A. Stemmle

Writer

Martin Böttcher

Martin Böttcher

Original Music Composer

Walter Wischniewsky

Editor

Artur Brauner

Artur Brauner

Producer

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: NR

NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.

International Certification Matrix

Germany (FSK)18

FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.

United States (MPAA)NR

Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.

Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Monster of London City.

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Italian Giallo

Italian giallo cinema, enumerated from Wikidata + Wikipedia, verified against TMDb. 201 films.

201 titles

BD Release: 1961-1965

Movies released in 4K Blu-ray format - 1961-1965

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Giallo

Giallo is a 20th-century Italian thriller or horror genre of literature and film. Especially outside Italy, giallo refers specifically to a particular Italian thriller-horror genre that has mystery elements and often contains slasher, crime fiction, psychological thriller, psychological horror, erotica/sexploitation, and, less frequently, supernatural horror elements. In Italy, the term generally denotes thrillers, typically of the crime fiction, mystery, and horror subgenres, regardless of the country of origin.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Monster of London City

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is The Monster of London City about?

Then the spirit of Jack the Ripper seems to be very much alive in 1960s London as a series of brutal slayings by the Monster of London City has Scotland Yard baffled. In a macabre coincidence, a new play about the famous murderer is about to become a major West End hit... and the leading man is rapidly becoming the prime suspect!

Who directed The Monster of London City?

The Monster of London City was directed by Edwin Zbonek.

Who stars in The Monster of London City?

The principal cast of The Monster of London City includes Hansjörg Felmy, Marianne Koch, Hans Nielsen, Dietmar Schönherr, Fritz Tillmann.

When was The Monster of London City released and how long is it?

The Monster of London City was released in 1964 with a total runtime of 1h 29m.

Who composed the musical score for The Monster of London City?

The original motion picture soundtrack for The Monster of London City was composed by Martin Böttcher.

What is the age rating and content advisory for The Monster of London City?

The Monster of London City holds official age classifications: DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).