Perpetrator Wanted
Täter gesucht
Synopsis
A dedicated editor, who is engaged to the daughter of a wealthy senator thrills her father with a lecture about convictions based on circumstantial evidence. When a corpse with a disfigured face is found in the house of the senator, evidence points to the editor. An entertaining thriller with a fairly intricate plot and some critical comments on the practice of the law. Based on the novel "Der geschlossene Ring" by Frank Arnau.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Paul Henckels
Konsul Lychner
Gerda Maurus
Vera - seine Tochter
Karl Ludwig Diehl
Dr. Gregor, Redakteur
Fritz Odemar
Dorner, Diener
Harry Hardt
Wittenhagen, Kriminalkommissar
Ernst Behmer
Schränker-Ede
Rosa Valetti
Nachbarin
Gustav Rickelt
Arzt
Julius E. Herrmann
Bachmann, Nachtredakteur
Wanda Rotha
Lilly Meißner
Harry Frank
Dr. Wiese, Verteidiger
Fritz Schroeter
Kriminalassistent
Friedrich Kayssler
Staatsanwalt
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Carl Heinz Wolff
- Screenplay & Story
- Rudolph Cartier, Egon Eis
- Original Title
- Täter gesucht
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Production Studios
- Carl-Heinz Wolff Filmproduktion
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Carl Heinz Wolff
Rudolph Cartier, Egon Eis, Frank Arnau
Alfred Hansen
Carl Heinz Wolff
Department Leadership Roster
Carl Heinz Wolff
Director
Rudolph Cartier
Screenplay
Egon Eis
Screenplay
Carl Heinz Wolff
Producer
Alfred Hansen
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About Perpetrator Wanted
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What is Perpetrator Wanted about?
A dedicated editor, who is engaged to the daughter of a wealthy senator thrills her father with a lecture about convictions based on circumstantial evidence. When a corpse with a disfigured face is found in the house of the senator, evidence points to the editor. An entertaining thriller with a fairly intricate plot and some critical comments on the practice of the law. Based on the novel "Der geschlossene Ring" by Frank Arnau.
Who directed Perpetrator Wanted?
Perpetrator Wanted was directed by Carl Heinz Wolff.
Who stars in Perpetrator Wanted?
The principal cast of Perpetrator Wanted includes Paul Henckels, Gerda Maurus, Karl Ludwig Diehl, Fritz Odemar, Harry Hardt.
When was Perpetrator Wanted released and how long is it?
Perpetrator Wanted was released in 1931 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.
Is Perpetrator Wanted based on a book or true story?
Perpetrator Wanted is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Frank Arnau".