Das tödliche Patent
Synopsis
Charles, a talented but poor chemist, has become a wealthy man overnight. The industry is all about his new invention. But the next day, his wife suddenly dies. Nobody suspects anything bad at first, but then Detective Inspector Morland shows up and begins an insidious game of questions and answers. Poison has been found in the contents of the dead woman's stomach.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
July 30, 2021
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Georg Marischka
- Screenplay & Story
- Michael Gilbert
- Original Score
- Bert Grund
- Original Title
- Das tödliche Patent
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Production Studios
- Bavaria Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Georg Marischka
Michael Gilbert
Bert Grund
Rolf Kästel
Ursula Möhrle
Department Leadership Roster
Georg Marischka
Director
Bert Grund
Original Music Composer
Ursula Möhrle
Editor
Michael Gilbert
Writer
Rolf Kästel
Director of Photography
Walter Dörfler
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Das tödliche Patent
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What is Das tödliche Patent about?
Charles, a talented but poor chemist, has become a wealthy man overnight. The industry is all about his new invention. But the next day, his wife suddenly dies. Nobody suspects anything bad at first, but then Detective Inspector Morland shows up and begins an insidious game of questions and answers. Poison has been found in the contents of the dead woman's stomach.
Who directed Das tödliche Patent?
Das tödliche Patent was directed by Georg Marischka.
Who stars in Das tödliche Patent?
The principal cast of Das tödliche Patent includes Wolfgang Preiss, Gisela Trowe, Ingeborg Schöner, Siegfried Lowitz, Horst Tappert.
When was Das tödliche Patent released and how long is it?
Das tödliche Patent was released in 1963 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.
Who composed the musical score for Das tödliche Patent?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Das tödliche Patent was composed by Bert Grund.
Is Das tödliche Patent based on a book or true story?
Das tödliche Patent is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Michael Gilbert".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Das tödliche Patent?
Das tödliche Patent holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).