Mord in Rio
Synopsis
Barbara Leen owns a coffee export company based in Rio de Janeiro. The company has long since been infiltrated by smugglers, without Barbara knowing about it. The criminals are smuggling diamonds. Barbara's boyfriend is a journalist and tries to get to the bottom of the matter. But during his research he comes across more and more deaths. Eventually, however, he comes across the nightclub owner Leila and her lover Dumont. They appear to be the masterminds.
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Erika Remberg
Barbara Leen
Hellmut Lange
Peter Jordan
Gustavo Rojo
Dumont
Reinhard Kolldehoff
Harry
Eva Wilma
Leila
Helio Souto
Juan
Luis Gustavo
André
Américo Taricano
Mataxos (uncredited)
Geórgia Gomide
Ina (uncredited)
Xandó Batista
Norman Snyder
Pedro Paulo Hatheyer
Inspector Moura
Marina Freire
Carmen (uncredited)
Ingrid Thomas
Rosa (uncredited)
Astrogildo Filho
Marco
Stanislaw Gravisluk
Paoli
Francisco Pereira
(uncredited)
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Horst Hächler
- Screenplay & Story
- Gerhard Overhoff, Rupert Larsen
- Original Score
- Lothar Nakat
- Original Title
- Mord in Rio
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Production Studios
- Ernst Ritter von Theumer Film- und Fernsehproduktion
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Horst Hächler
Gerhard Overhoff, Rupert Larsen
Lothar Nakat
Kurt Hasse
Eckehard Franz, Werner Preuss
Sandi Adaniu, Ernst Ritter von Theumer, Gunther Schade
Department Leadership Roster
Horst Hächler
Director
Kurt Hasse
Director of Photography
Sandi Adaniu
Producer
Gerhard Overhoff
Screenplay
Lothar Nakat
Original Music Composer
Rupert Larsen
Screenplay
Ernst Ritter von Theumer
Producer
Pierino Massenzi
Production Design
Eckehard Franz
Editor
Werner Preuss
Editor
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Mord in Rio
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Mord in Rio about?
Barbara Leen owns a coffee export company based in Rio de Janeiro. The company has long since been infiltrated by smugglers, without Barbara knowing about it. The criminals are smuggling diamonds. Barbara's boyfriend is a journalist and tries to get to the bottom of the matter. But during his research he comes across more and more deaths. Eventually, however, he comes across the nightclub owner Leila and her lover Dumont. They appear to be the masterminds.
Who directed Mord in Rio?
Mord in Rio was directed by Horst Hächler.
Who stars in Mord in Rio?
The principal cast of Mord in Rio includes Erika Remberg, Hellmut Lange, Gustavo Rojo, Reinhard Kolldehoff, Eva Wilma.
When was Mord in Rio released and how long is it?
Mord in Rio was released in 1963 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.
Who composed the musical score for Mord in Rio?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Mord in Rio was composed by Lothar Nakat.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Mord in Rio?
Mord in Rio holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.).