Only the Wind Knows the Answer
Die Antwort kennt nur der Wind
Synopsis
The yacht of millionaire Hellmann explodes in the Mediterranean Sea, with him and 8 men crew on board. Insurance agent Lucas investigates at the Cote D'Azur, because there's the suspicion that it could have been suicide. He finds out that Hellmann's villa was monitored, the tapes also contain information about the explosion. He uses them for blackmail.
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Maurice Ronet
Robert Lucas
Marthe Keller
Angela Delpierre
Karin Dor
Nicole Monnier
Raymond Pellegrin
Commissaire Lacrosse
André Falcon
Ribeyrolles
Robert Dalban
Commissaire Principal
Walter Kohut
Seeberg
Charlotte Kerr
Hilde Hellmann
Eva Pflug
Karin Lucas
Philippe Baronnet
Alain
Alf Marholm
Hellmann
Karl Walter Diess
Dr. Friese
Herbert Fleischmann
Gustav Brandenburg
Friedrich Nowottny
TV Reporter
Heinz Baumann
Bank Manager
Günter Mack
Lothar Kessler
Anton Diffring
John Keelwood
Klaus Schwarzkopf
Priest
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 20, 1974
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alfred Vohrer
- Screenplay & Story
- Manfred Purzer
- Original Score
- Erich Ferstl
- Original Title
- Die Antwort kennt nur der Wind
- Country of Origin
- France, Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 47m
- Production Studios
- Paris-Cannes Productions, Roxy Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alfred Vohrer
Manfred Purzer, Johannes Mario Simmel
Erich Ferstl
Petrus R. Schlömp
Luggi Waldleitner
Department Leadership Roster
Manfred Purzer
Screenplay
Alfred Vohrer
Director
Petrus R. Schlömp
Director of Photography
Luggi Waldleitner
Producer
Erich Ferstl
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Only the Wind Knows the Answer
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What is Only the Wind Knows the Answer about?
The yacht of millionaire Hellmann explodes in the Mediterranean Sea, with him and 8 men crew on board. Insurance agent Lucas investigates at the Cote D'Azur, because there's the suspicion that it could have been suicide. He finds out that Hellmann's villa was monitored, the tapes also contain information about the explosion. He uses them for blackmail.
Who directed Only the Wind Knows the Answer?
Only the Wind Knows the Answer was directed by Alfred Vohrer.
Who stars in Only the Wind Knows the Answer?
The principal cast of Only the Wind Knows the Answer includes Maurice Ronet, Marthe Keller, Karin Dor, Raymond Pellegrin, André Falcon.
When was Only the Wind Knows the Answer released and how long is it?
Only the Wind Knows the Answer was released in 1974 with a total runtime of 1h 47m.
Who composed the musical score for Only the Wind Knows the Answer?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Only the Wind Knows the Answer was composed by Erich Ferstl.
Is Only the Wind Knows the Answer based on a book or true story?
Only the Wind Knows the Answer is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Johannes Mario Simmel".