Wer stirbt schon gerne unter Palmen
Synopsis
The wealthy plantation owner Pinaud is brutally murdered in Ceylon. His attractive German wife Anne is suspected of the crime and arrested by Inspector Cerdan. He is ordered to take her to Colombo. But the plane on the way there gets caught in a heavy storm and crashes shortly afterwards. Anne Pinaud and Cerdan are the only survivors of the crew and save themselves on a desert island. There they come across Werner Becker, who has been shipwrecked with his yacht and is also stranded here. While Cerdan continues to believe Anne is guilty of the crime, Werner believes she is innocent. Soon the tension between the two men builds up and they become rivals for Anne's favor.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Thomas Hunter
Werner Becker
Hannes Messemer
Jean-Pierre Pinaud
Maria Gudy
Anne Pinaud
Dieter Eppler
Jules Pinaud
Monika Rohde
Lindy (uncredited)
Sieghardt Rupp
Heller
Glauco Onorato
Paul Cerdan
Harald Leipnitz
Werner Becker (voice) (uncredited)
Rosemarie Kirstein
(voice) (uncredited)
Robin Fernando
Ranji Suranimala
Suraj Jayawickrama
Chandra Ediriweera
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 27, 2015
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alfred Vohrer
- Screenplay & Story
- Werner P. Zibaso, Heinz G. Konsalik
- Original Score
- Christian Bruhn, Hans-Martin Majewski
- Original Title
- Wer stirbt schon gerne unter Palmen
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 24m
- Production Studios
- Terra-Filmkunst, TV13
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alfred Vohrer
Werner P. Zibaso, Heinz G. Konsalik
Christian Bruhn, Hans-Martin Majewski
Charly Steinberger
Ingeborg Taschner
Hans Pflüger
Department Leadership Roster
Alfred Vohrer
Director
Werner P. Zibaso
Writer
Charly Steinberger
Director of Photography
Ingeborg Taschner
Editor
Hans Pflüger
Producer
Niko Matul
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Wer stirbt schon gerne unter Palmen
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Wer stirbt schon gerne unter Palmen about?
The wealthy plantation owner Pinaud is brutally murdered in Ceylon. His attractive German wife Anne is suspected of the crime and arrested by Inspector Cerdan. He is ordered to take her to Colombo. But the plane on the way there gets caught in a heavy storm and crashes shortly afterwards. Anne Pinaud and Cerdan are the only survivors of the crew and save themselves on a desert island. There they come across Werner Becker, who has been shipwrecked with his yacht and is also stranded here. While Cerdan continues to believe Anne is guilty of the crime, Werner believes she is innocent. Soon the tension between the two men builds up and they become rivals for Anne's favor.
Who directed Wer stirbt schon gerne unter Palmen?
Wer stirbt schon gerne unter Palmen was directed by Alfred Vohrer.
Who stars in Wer stirbt schon gerne unter Palmen?
The principal cast of Wer stirbt schon gerne unter Palmen includes Thomas Hunter, Hannes Messemer, Maria Gudy, Dieter Eppler, Monika Rohde.
When was Wer stirbt schon gerne unter Palmen released and how long is it?
Wer stirbt schon gerne unter Palmen was released in 1974 with a total runtime of 1h 24m.
Who composed the musical score for Wer stirbt schon gerne unter Palmen?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Wer stirbt schon gerne unter Palmen was composed by Christian Bruhn, Hans-Martin Majewski.
Is Wer stirbt schon gerne unter Palmen based on a book or true story?
Wer stirbt schon gerne unter Palmen is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Heinz G. Konsalik".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Wer stirbt schon gerne unter Palmen?
Wer stirbt schon gerne unter Palmen holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.).