Bandits of the Highway
Banditen der Autobahn
Synopsis
The film is based on a true story, concerning a series of robberies on the highways of Germany. At the time of the actual events, there was a controversy over whether or not highway patrolmen should be given permission to use firearms against perpetrators.
Top Cast
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Eva Ingeborg Scholz
Eva Berger
Paul Hörbiger
Vater Heinze
Charles Regnier
Paul Barra
Hans Christian Blech
Willi Kolanski
Karl Ludwig Diehl
Polizeirat Gerber
Wolfgang Wahl
Franz Möller
Ellen Schwiers
Else Möller
Wolf Ackva
Polizeikommissar Breslau
Joseph Offenbach
Friseur
Wolfgang Neuss
Chansonnier
Hermann Speelmans
Ursula Justin
Hans Schwarz Jr.
Fritz Wagner
Wolfgang Hinz
Klaus Kammer
Armin Schweizer
Erich Scholz
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Géza von Cziffra
- Screenplay & Story
- Robert Thoeren, Géza von Cziffra, Wolfgang Neuss
- Original Score
- Michael Jary
- Original Title
- Banditen der Autobahn
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 41m
- Production Studios
- Arion-Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Géza von Cziffra
Robert Thoeren, Géza von Cziffra, Wolfgang Neuss
Michael Jary
Albert Benitz, Günter Haase
Alice Ludwig
Otto Meissner, Géza von Cziffra
Department Leadership Roster
Géza von Cziffra
Director
Albert Benitz
Director of Photography
Günter Haase
Director of Photography
Michael Jary
Original Music Composer
Ernst Klose
Production Design
Hans Stetz
Production Design
Albrecht Becker
Production Design
Ingeborg Wienecke
Costume Design
Otto Meissner
Producer
Géza von Cziffra
Producer
Robert Thoeren
Writer
Géza von Cziffra
Writer
Wolfgang Neuss
Writer
Alice Ludwig
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bandits of the Highway
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Bandits of the Highway about?
The film is based on a true story, concerning a series of robberies on the highways of Germany. At the time of the actual events, there was a controversy over whether or not highway patrolmen should be given permission to use firearms against perpetrators.
Who directed Bandits of the Highway?
Bandits of the Highway was directed by Géza von Cziffra.
Who stars in Bandits of the Highway?
The principal cast of Bandits of the Highway includes Eva Ingeborg Scholz, Paul Hörbiger, Charles Regnier, Hans Christian Blech, Karl Ludwig Diehl.
When was Bandits of the Highway released and how long is it?
Bandits of the Highway was released in 1955 with a total runtime of 1h 41m.
Who composed the musical score for Bandits of the Highway?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Bandits of the Highway was composed by Michael Jary.