The Secret of the Red Orchid
Das Rätsel der roten Orchidee
Synopsis
Rival gangsters from Chicago move to London and attempt to extort money from rich Britons.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →
Christopher Lee
Capt. Allerman
Adrian Hoven
Insp. Weston
Marisa Mell
Lilian Ranger
Pinkas Braun
Edwin
Christiane Nielsen
Cora Minelli
Eric Pohlmann
Kerkie Minelli
Fritz Rasp
Tanner
Wolfgang Büttner
Chiefinsp. Tetley
Herbert A. E. Böhme
Oberst Drood
Günther Jerschke
Mr. Shelby
Klaus Kinski
Steve
Eddi Arent
Parker
Sigrid von Richthofen
Mrs. Moore
Hans Paetsch
Edgar Wenzel
Florent Antony
Helmut Ashley
Friedrich G. Beckhaus
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 22, 2004
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Helmut Ashley
- Screenplay & Story
- Egon Eis
- Original Score
- Peter Thomas
- Original Title
- Das Rätsel der roten Orchidee
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 24m
- Production Studios
- Rialto Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Helmut Ashley
Egon Eis, Edgar Wallace
Peter Thomas
Franz Xaver Lederle
Herbert Taschner
Horst Wendlandt
Department Leadership Roster
Franz Xaver Lederle
Director of Photography
Helmut Ashley
Director
Herbert Taschner
Editor
Egon Eis
Screenplay
Horst Wendlandt
Producer
Peter Thomas
Original Music Composer
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
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Secret of the Red Orchid.
Featured In Curated Collections
Editorial lists, community rankings, and cinematic collections featuring The Secret of the Red Orchid.
list0
MovieLens[40K:50K]
WatchLisT++
BD Release: 1961-1965
Movies released in 4K Blu-ray format - 1961-1965
Similar Titles to The Secret of the Red Orchid
Movies sharing stylistic DNA, tone, and thematic storytelling
5.8
7.3
8.2
6.4
6.8
6.2
7.3
7.4
7.2
6.2
6.7
7.1
5.8
6.4
7.3
6.0
6.0
6.5
7.1
More Like The Secret of the Red Orchid
Recommended titles matching themes, cast, and genres.
Frequently Asked Questions About The Secret of the Red Orchid
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Secret of the Red Orchid about?
Rival gangsters from Chicago move to London and attempt to extort money from rich Britons.
Who directed The Secret of the Red Orchid?
The Secret of the Red Orchid was directed by Helmut Ashley.
Who stars in The Secret of the Red Orchid?
The principal cast of The Secret of the Red Orchid includes Christopher Lee, Adrian Hoven, Marisa Mell, Pinkas Braun, Christiane Nielsen.
When was The Secret of the Red Orchid released and how long is it?
The Secret of the Red Orchid was released in 1962 with a total runtime of 1h 24m.
Who composed the musical score for The Secret of the Red Orchid?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Secret of the Red Orchid was composed by Peter Thomas.
Is The Secret of the Red Orchid based on a book or true story?
The Secret of the Red Orchid is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Edgar Wallace".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Secret of the Red Orchid?
The Secret of the Red Orchid holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.).