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Hans Albers
Sgt. Harry Cross
Charlotte Susa
Dolly Moorehead
Karl Ludwig Diehl
Snorri
Eugen Burg
Chefinspektor Warrington
Harry Hardt
Inspektor Sinclair
Margot Landa
Alice, Harrys Frau
Hermann Blaß
Prater-Pepi
Erich Schönfelder
Barker, Kriminalreporter
John Mylong
Zahnstocher-Jeff
Hugo Fischer-Köppe
Schrammen-Dick
Milo de Sabo
Tänzer-Jonny
Senta Söneland
Frau im Gefängnis
Hertha von Walther
Flossie
Wera Engels
Mabel
Leo Monosson
Stimmungssänger
Charlie K. Roellinghoff
Hausherr
Lotte Stein
Hausfrau
Peggy White
Zigarettenmädchen
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Richard Eichberg
- Screenplay & Story
- Curt J. Braun, Rudolf Katscher, Géza von Cziffra, Egon Eis, Max Ehrlich
- Original Score
- Hans May
- Original Title
- Der Greifer
- Country of Origin
- Germany, United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 22m
- Production Studios
- British International Pictures, Richard Eichberg-Film GmbH
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Richard Eichberg
Curt J. Braun, Rudolf Katscher, Géza von Cziffra, Egon Eis, Max Ehrlich, Victor Kendall
Hans May
Heinrich Gärtner, Bruno Mondi
Richard Eichberg
Department Leadership Roster
Richard Eichberg
Director
Heinrich Gärtner
Director of Photography
Curt J. Braun
Screenplay
Rudolf Katscher
Screenplay
Bruno Mondi
Director of Photography
Richard Eichberg
Producer
Géza von Cziffra
Screenplay
Egon Eis
Screenplay
Max Ehrlich
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
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?
Inspector Harry Cross is investigating a murder case with a knife throwing killer in the the seedy world of night clubs.
Who directed The Copper?
The Copper was directed by Richard Eichberg.
Who stars in The Copper?
The principal cast of The Copper includes Hans Albers, Charlotte Susa, Karl Ludwig Diehl, Eugen Burg, Harry Hardt.
When was The Copper released and how long is it?
The Copper was released in 1930 with a total runtime of 1h 22m.
Who composed the musical score for The Copper?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Copper was composed by Hans May.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Copper?
The Copper holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).