Black Coffee
Synopsis
The inventor Sir Claude Amery wants to give the thief of the formula for his latest invention the chance to return it in the dark without being recognized. He gathers everyone in the house in the library and has the lights switched off for a short time. When the light comes back on, Amery is dead. A case for the Belgian master detective Hercule Poirot.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Claus Peter Witt
- Screenplay & Story
- Claus Peter Witt, Peter Goldbaum
- Original Title
- Black Coffee
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 10m
- Production Studios
- ZDF
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Claus Peter Witt
Claus Peter Witt, Peter Goldbaum, Agatha Christie
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Claus Peter Witt
Director
Claus Peter Witt
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Peter Goldbaum
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Frequently Asked Questions About Black Coffee
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What is Black Coffee about?
The inventor Sir Claude Amery wants to give the thief of the formula for his latest invention the chance to return it in the dark without being recognized. He gathers everyone in the house in the library and has the lights switched off for a short time. When the light comes back on, Amery is dead. A case for the Belgian master detective Hercule Poirot.
Who directed Black Coffee?
Black Coffee was directed by Claus Peter Witt.
Who stars in Black Coffee?
The principal cast of Black Coffee includes Horst Bollmann, Heinz Fabian, Ernst Fritz Fürbringer, Käthe Haack, Gert Haucke.
When was Black Coffee released and how long is it?
Black Coffee was released in 1973 with a total runtime of 1h 10m.
Is Black Coffee based on a book or true story?
Black Coffee is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Agatha Christie".