The Sinister Monk
Der unheimliche Mönch
Synopsis
A hooded serial killer finds a novel way to murder his victims--he lashes them to death with a whip. The police try to track him down before any more murders occur.
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Edgar Wallace: "The Sinister Monk" - Trailer (1965)
Type: Trailer • Published 2009-11-25
Top Cast
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Karin Dor
Gwendolin
Harald Leipnitz
Inspector Bratt
Siegfried Lowitz
Sir Richard
Siegfried Schürenberg
Sir John
Ilse Steppat
Lady Patricia
Dieter Eppler
Sir William
Hartmut Reck
Ronny
Kurt Waitzmann
Cunning
Rudolf Schündler
Alfons Short
Kurd Pieritz
Monsieur d'Arol
Uta Levka
Lola
Dunja Rajter
Dolores
Susanne Juhnke
Mai Ling
Uschi Glas
Mary
Eddi Arent
Smith
Walter Echtz
Monk
Erik Radolf
Servant
Wilhelm Vorwerg
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Harald Reinl
- Screenplay & Story
- Harald G. Petersson
- Original Score
- Peter Thomas
- Original Title
- Der unheimliche Mönch
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
- Production Studios
- Rialto Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Harald Reinl
Harald G. Petersson, Edgar Wallace
Peter Thomas
Ernst W. Kalinke
Jutta Hering
Preben Philipsen, Horst Wendlandt
Department Leadership Roster
Harald Reinl
Director
Harald G. Petersson
Screenplay
Ernst W. Kalinke
Director of Photography
Jutta Hering
Editor
Irms Pauli
Costume Design
Preben Philipsen
Producer
Horst Wendlandt
Producer
Peter Thomas
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Sinister Monk
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What is The Sinister Monk about?
A hooded serial killer finds a novel way to murder his victims--he lashes them to death with a whip. The police try to track him down before any more murders occur.
Who directed The Sinister Monk?
The Sinister Monk was directed by Harald Reinl.
Who stars in The Sinister Monk?
The principal cast of The Sinister Monk includes Karin Dor, Harald Leipnitz, Siegfried Lowitz, Siegfried Schürenberg, Ilse Steppat.
When was The Sinister Monk released and how long is it?
The Sinister Monk was released in 1965 with a total runtime of 1h 27m.
Who composed the musical score for The Sinister Monk?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Sinister Monk was composed by Peter Thomas.
Is The Sinister Monk based on a book or true story?
The Sinister Monk is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Edgar Wallace".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Sinister Monk?
The Sinister Monk holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.).