The Violin Case Murders
Jerry Cotton - Schüsse aus dem Geigenkasten
Synopsis
The first film adaptation of Jerry Cotton. FBI agents Jerry Cotton and Phil Decker are tracing a group of six murderers. Disguised as a vagabond Jerry Cotton infiltrates the gang. Kitty, the leader's girlfriend, soon becomes Jerry's most important helper. With her help, he's able to prevent a bomb's explosion in a school. The deadly attack on a rich collector he can not prevent. The gangsters flee with the loot and a hunt to the death begins ...
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Top Cast
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George Nader
Jerry Cotton
Heinz Weiss
Phil Decker
Sylvia Pascal
Kitty Springfield
Helga Schlack
Helen
Helmut Förnbacher
Percy
Hans E. Schons
Christallo
Hans Waldherr
Babe
Heidi Leupolt
Mary Springfield
Richard Münch
Mr. John High
Philippe Guégan
Sniff
Franz Rudnick
Robert Rathke
H.M. Crayon
Rolf Jahncke
Joachim Rake
Frank Straass
Mita von Ahlefeldt
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Fritz Umgelter
- Screenplay & Story
- George Hurdalek
- Original Score
- Peter Thomas
- Original Title
- Jerry Cotton - Schüsse aus dem Geigenkasten
- Country of Origin
- France, Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Production Studios
- Studio Hamburg Filmproduktion, Allianz Filmproduktion, Constantin Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Fritz Umgelter
George Hurdalek
Peter Thomas
Albert Benitz
Klaus Dudenhöfer
Gyula Trebitsch
Department Leadership Roster
Fritz Umgelter
Director
George Hurdalek
Screenplay
Peter Thomas
Original Music Composer
Albert Benitz
Director of Photography
Klaus Dudenhöfer
Editor
Gyula Trebitsch
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Violin Case Murders
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What is The Violin Case Murders about?
The first film adaptation of Jerry Cotton. FBI agents Jerry Cotton and Phil Decker are tracing a group of six murderers. Disguised as a vagabond Jerry Cotton infiltrates the gang. Kitty, the leader's girlfriend, soon becomes Jerry's most important helper. With her help, he's able to prevent a bomb's explosion in a school. The deadly attack on a rich collector he can not prevent. The gangsters flee with the loot and a hunt to the death begins ...
Who directed The Violin Case Murders?
The Violin Case Murders was directed by Fritz Umgelter.
Who stars in The Violin Case Murders?
The principal cast of The Violin Case Murders includes George Nader, Heinz Weiss, Sylvia Pascal, Helga Schlack, Helmut Förnbacher.
When was The Violin Case Murders released and how long is it?
The Violin Case Murders was released in 1965 with a total runtime of 1h 29m.
Who composed the musical score for The Violin Case Murders?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Violin Case Murders was composed by Peter Thomas.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Violin Case Murders?
The Violin Case Murders holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).