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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Franz Peter Wirth
- Screenplay & Story
- Friedrich Dürrenmatt, Hans Gottschalk, Franz Peter Wirth
- Original Score
- Rolf Unkel
- Original Title
- Der Richter und sein Henker
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Franz Peter Wirth
Friedrich Dürrenmatt, Hans Gottschalk, Franz Peter Wirth
Rolf Unkel
Fritz Moser
Fritz Schwaiger
Hans Gottschalk
Department Leadership Roster
Fritz Moser
Director of Photography
Franz Peter Wirth
Director
Fritz Schwaiger
Editor
Friedrich Dürrenmatt
Writer
Hans Gottschalk
Writer
Franz Peter Wirth
Writer
Hans Gottschalk
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Der Richter und sein Henker
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Der Richter und sein Henker about?
The old and sick detective superintendent Bärlach has to investigate the murder of his colleague Ulrich Schmied, who was murdered in the middle of the country road.
Who directed Der Richter und sein Henker?
Der Richter und sein Henker was directed by Franz Peter Wirth.
Who stars in Der Richter und sein Henker?
The principal cast of Der Richter und sein Henker includes Karl-Georg Saebisch, Herbert Tiede, Robert Meyn, Maria Körber, Peter Lühr.
When was Der Richter und sein Henker released and how long is it?
Der Richter und sein Henker was released in 1957 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.
Who composed the musical score for Der Richter und sein Henker?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Der Richter und sein Henker was composed by Rolf Unkel.
Is Der Richter und sein Henker based on a book or true story?
Der Richter und sein Henker is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Friedrich Dürrenmatt".