Der Tod hat ein Gesicht
Synopsis
Three chemists unveil “Substance L,” a pesticide capable of eradicating all life without harming material assets. When Dr. Zichy, haunted by his work on Zyklon B, dies in a car crash and the lethal vial vanishes, colleague Dr. Cramm uncovers a child’s poisoning. To suppress the scandal, the corporation and justice system commit him to an asylum, until his assistant Barbara risks everything to expose the truth.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Joachim Hasler
- Screenplay & Story
- Horst Beseler, Joachim Hasler
- Original Score
- Hans-Dieter Hosalla
- Original Title
- Der Tod hat ein Gesicht
- Country of Origin
- Germany, East Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
- Production Studios
- DEFA-Studio für Spielfilme
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Joachim Hasler
Horst Beseler, Joachim Hasler
Hans-Dieter Hosalla
Hildegard Tegener
Department Leadership Roster
Joachim Hasler
Director
Horst Beseler
Writer
Hildegard Tegener
Editor
Joachim Hasler
Writer
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What is Der Tod hat ein Gesicht about?
Three chemists unveil “Substance L,” a pesticide capable of eradicating all life without harming material assets. When Dr. Zichy, haunted by his work on Zyklon B, dies in a car crash and the lethal vial vanishes, colleague Dr. Cramm uncovers a child’s poisoning. To suppress the scandal, the corporation and justice system commit him to an asylum, until his assistant Barbara risks everything to expose the truth.
Who directed Der Tod hat ein Gesicht?
Der Tod hat ein Gesicht was directed by Joachim Hasler.
Who stars in Der Tod hat ein Gesicht?
The principal cast of Der Tod hat ein Gesicht includes Günther Simon, Christine Laszar, Franz Kutschera, Liselott Baumgarten, Kurt Steingraf.
When was Der Tod hat ein Gesicht released and how long is it?
Der Tod hat ein Gesicht was released in 1961 with a total runtime of 1h 27m.
Who composed the musical score for Der Tod hat ein Gesicht?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Der Tod hat ein Gesicht was composed by Hans-Dieter Hosalla.