The Copper
Der Greifer
Synopsis
Otto Friedrich Dennert is a celebrated veteran of the Essen police force. While investigating a series of killings of women he reaches retirement age. The case is taken over by a new team, including Dennert's son Harry. Convinced that they have arrested the wrong person, Dennert begins investigating by himself with assistance from the criminal underworld.
Top Cast
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Hans Albers
Otto Friedrich Dennert
Hansjörg Felmy
Harry Dennert
Susanne Cramer
Ursula Brandt
Horst Frank
Josef Schmitz
Mady Rahl
Toni
Werner Peters
Mücke
Siegfried Lowitz
Dr.Schreiber
Maria Sebaldt
Kriminalassistentin
Ernst Stankovski
Willi Goede
Agnes Windeck
Frau Schmitz
Carsta Löck
Reinhard Kolldehoff
Willy
Lia Eibenschütz
Frau Mertens
Else Reval
Karl Hellmer
Herbert Hübner
Fritz Wagner
Hans Schwarz Jr.
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Eugen York
- Screenplay & Story
- Curt J. Braun
- Original Score
- Hans-Martin Majewski
- Original Title
- Der Greifer
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Production Studios
- Kurt Ulrich Filmproduktion
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Eugen York
Curt J. Braun
Hans-Martin Majewski
Ekkehard Kyrath
Ingrid Wacker
Kurt Ulrich
Department Leadership Roster
Eugen York
Director
Hans-Martin Majewski
Original Music Composer
Curt J. Braun
Screenplay
Ingrid Wacker
Editor
Kurt Ulrich
Producer
Ekkehard Kyrath
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Copper
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Copper about?
Otto Friedrich Dennert is a celebrated veteran of the Essen police force. While investigating a series of killings of women he reaches retirement age. The case is taken over by a new team, including Dennert's son Harry. Convinced that they have arrested the wrong person, Dennert begins investigating by himself with assistance from the criminal underworld.
Who directed The Copper?
The Copper was directed by Eugen York.
Who stars in The Copper?
The principal cast of The Copper includes Hans Albers, Hansjörg Felmy, Susanne Cramer, Horst Frank, Mady Rahl.
When was The Copper released and how long is it?
The Copper was released in 1958 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.
Who composed the musical score for The Copper?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Copper was composed by Hans-Martin Majewski.