Degree of Murder
Mord und Totschlag
“MEN COULDN' OWN HER! ...but they knew she would do anything to protect her secret!”
Synopsis
After accidentally killing her ex-lover during a fight, Marie enlists the help of a stranger and his friend to dispose of the body while becoming intimate with both men.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
June 1, 1969
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Volker Schlöndorff
- Screenplay & Story
- Arne Boyer, Gregor von Rezzori, Niklas Frank, Volker Schlöndorff
- Original Score
- Brian Jones
- Original Title
- Mord und Totschlag
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
- Production Studios
- Rob Houwer Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Volker Schlöndorff
Arne Boyer, Gregor von Rezzori, Niklas Frank, Volker Schlöndorff
Brian Jones
Franz Rath
Claus von Boro
Rob Houwer
Department Leadership Roster
Volker Schlöndorff
Director
Franz Rath
Director of Photography
Arne Boyer
Writer
Claus von Boro
Editor
Gregor von Rezzori
Writer
Niklas Frank
Writer
Rob Houwer
Producer
Volker Schlöndorff
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Degree of Murder
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Degree of Murder about?
After accidentally killing her ex-lover during a fight, Marie enlists the help of a stranger and his friend to dispose of the body while becoming intimate with both men.
Who directed Degree of Murder?
Degree of Murder was directed by Volker Schlöndorff.
Who stars in Degree of Murder?
The principal cast of Degree of Murder includes Anita Pallenberg, Hans Peter Hallwachs, Werner Enke, Willy Harlander, Johannes Buzalski.
When was Degree of Murder released and how long is it?
Degree of Murder was released in 1967 with a total runtime of 1h 27m.
Who composed the musical score for Degree of Murder?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Degree of Murder was composed by Brian Jones.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Degree of Murder?
Degree of Murder holds official age classifications: DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).